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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.78, 460.17 and 284.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.78, 460.17 and 284.55 is: 392.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.78 : 460.17 = 284.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.78/460.17 = 284.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.78x = 460.17 × 284.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.78x = 130,941.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,941.37/333.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.30

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