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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.93, 460.58 and 251.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.93, 460.58 and 251.04 is: 346.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.93 : 460.58 = 251.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.93/460.58 = 251.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.93x = 460.58 × 251.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.93x = 115,622.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,622.75/333.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.25

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