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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.76, 460.64 and 240.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.76, 460.64 and 240.82 is: 332.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.76 : 460.64 = 240.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.76/460.64 = 240.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.76x = 460.64 × 240.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.76x = 110,931.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,931.32/333.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.37

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