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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.64, 460.74 and 255.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.64, 460.74 and 255.88 is: 353.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.64 : 460.74 = 255.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.64/460.74 = 255.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.64x = 460.74 × 255.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.64x = 117,894.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,894.15/333.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.36

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