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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.90, 460.03 and 245.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.90, 460.03 and 245.20 is: 337.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.90 : 460.03 = 245.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.90/460.03 = 245.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.90x = 460.03 × 245.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.90x = 112,800.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,800.21/333.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.83

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