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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.70, 460.02 and 250.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.70, 460.02 and 250.81 is: 345.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.70 : 460.02 = 250.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.70/460.02 = 250.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.70x = 460.02 × 250.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.70x = 115,377.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,377.62/333.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.75

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