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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.76, 460.62 and 250.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.76, 460.62 and 250.72 is: 346.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.76 : 460.62 = 250.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.76/460.62 = 250.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.76x = 460.62 × 250.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.76x = 115,486.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,486.65/333.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.02

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