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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.90, 461.51 and 294.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.90, 461.51 and 294.25 is: 406.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.90 : 461.51 = 294.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.90/461.51 = 294.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.90x = 461.51 × 294.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.90x = 135,799.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,799.32/333.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.71

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