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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.97, 460.19 and 284.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.97, 460.19 and 284.02 is: 391.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.97 : 460.19 = 284.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.97/460.19 = 284.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.97x = 460.19 × 284.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.97x = 130,702.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,702.72/333.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.36

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