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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.92, 460.28 and 307.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.92, 460.28 and 307.10 is: 423.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.92 : 460.28 = 307.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.92/460.28 = 307.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.92x = 460.28 × 307.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.92x = 141,349.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,349.69/333.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.31

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