Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.64, 460 and 271.24
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 333.64, 460 and 271.24 is: 373.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
333.64 : 460 = 271.24 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
333.64/460 = 271.24/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
333.64x = 460 × 271.24 - Step 4: Simplify right side
333.64x = 124,770.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,770.40/333.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 373.97
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