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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.81, 459.93 and 249.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.81, 459.93 and 249.44 is: 343.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.81 : 459.93 = 249.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.81/459.93 = 249.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.81x = 459.93 × 249.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.81x = 114,722.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,722.64/333.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.68

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