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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.74, 460.14 and 322.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.74, 460.14 and 322.40 is: 444.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.74 : 460.14 = 322.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.74/460.14 = 322.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.74x = 460.14 × 322.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.74x = 148,349.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,349.14/333.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.51

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