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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.71, 460.40 and 333.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.71, 460.40 and 333.20 is: 459.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.71 : 460.40 = 333.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.71/460.40 = 333.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.71x = 460.40 × 333.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.71x = 153,405.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,405.28/333.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.70

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