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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.60, 459.72 and 310.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.60, 459.72 and 310.11 is: 427.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.60 : 459.72 = 310.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.60/459.72 = 310.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.60x = 459.72 × 310.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.60x = 142,563.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,563.77/333.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.35

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