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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.72, 460.76 and 235.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.72, 460.76 and 235.58 is: 325.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.72 : 460.76 = 235.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.72/460.76 = 235.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.72x = 460.76 × 235.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.72x = 108,542.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,542.36/333.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.25

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