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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.84, 460.08 and 246.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.84, 460.08 and 246.48 is: 339.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.84 : 460.08 = 246.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.84/460.08 = 246.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.84x = 460.08 × 246.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.84x = 113,400.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,400.52/333.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.69

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