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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.62, 460.06 and 253.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.62, 460.06 and 253.84 is: 350.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.62 : 460.06 = 253.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.62/460.06 = 253.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.62x = 460.06 × 253.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.62x = 116,781.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,781.63/333.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.04

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