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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.69, 460.22 and 289.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.69, 460.22 and 289.95 is: 399.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.69 : 460.22 = 289.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.69/460.22 = 289.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.69x = 460.22 × 289.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.69x = 133,439.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,439.34/333.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.89

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