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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.83, 460.27 and 259.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.83, 460.27 and 259.99 is: 358.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.83 : 460.27 = 259.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.83/460.27 = 259.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.83x = 460.27 × 259.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.83x = 119,665.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,665.60/333.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.46

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