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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.94, 460.94 and 245.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.94, 460.94 and 245.39 is: 338.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.94 : 460.94 = 245.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.94/460.94 = 245.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.94x = 460.94 × 245.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.94x = 113,111.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,111.16/333.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.72

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