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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.69, 459.84 and 240.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.69, 459.84 and 240.27 is: 331.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.69 : 459.84 = 240.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.69/459.84 = 240.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.69x = 459.84 × 240.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.69x = 110,485.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,485.76/333.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.10

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