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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.65, 460.36 and 191.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.65, 460.36 and 191.85 is: 264.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.65 : 460.36 = 191.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.65/460.36 = 191.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.65x = 460.36 × 191.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.65x = 88,316.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,316.80/333.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.70

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