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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.72, 460.26 and 245.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.72, 460.26 and 245.16 is: 338.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.72 : 460.26 = 245.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.72/460.26 = 245.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.72x = 460.26 × 245.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.72x = 112,837.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,837.34/333.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.12

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