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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.96, 460.72 and 307.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.96, 460.72 and 307.76 is: 424.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.96 : 460.72 = 307.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.96/460.72 = 307.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.96x = 460.72 × 307.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.96x = 141,791.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,791.19/333.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.58

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