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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.60, 460.24 and 246.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.60, 460.24 and 246.08 is: 339.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.60 : 460.24 = 246.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.60/460.24 = 246.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.60x = 460.24 × 246.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.60x = 113,255.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,255.86/333.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.50

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