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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.88, 460.90 and 239.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.88, 460.90 and 239.42 is: 330.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.88 : 460.90 = 239.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.88/460.90 = 239.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.88x = 460.90 × 239.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.88x = 110,348.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,348.68/333.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.50

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