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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.61, 460.61 and 298.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.61, 460.61 and 298.53 is: 412.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.61 : 460.61 = 298.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.61/460.61 = 298.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.61x = 460.61 × 298.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.61x = 137,505.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,505.90/333.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.18

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