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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.66, 459.56 and 259.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.66, 459.56 and 259.82 is: 357.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.66 : 459.56 = 259.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.66/459.56 = 259.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.66x = 459.56 × 259.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.66x = 119,401.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,401.23/333.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.85

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