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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.67, 460.26 and 240.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.67, 460.26 and 240.27 is: 331.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.67 : 460.26 = 240.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.67/460.26 = 240.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.67x = 460.26 × 240.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.67x = 110,586.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,586.67/333.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.43

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