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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.71, 460.14 and 281.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.71, 460.14 and 281.17 is: 387.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.71 : 460.14 = 281.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.71/460.14 = 281.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.71x = 460.14 × 281.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.71x = 129,377.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,377.56/333.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.69

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