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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.72, 460.02 and 250.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.72, 460.02 and 250.92 is: 345.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.72 : 460.02 = 250.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.72/460.02 = 250.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.72x = 460.02 × 250.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.72x = 115,428.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,428.22/333.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.88

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