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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.99, 460.08 and 290.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.99, 460.08 and 290.25 is: 399.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.99 : 460.08 = 290.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.99/460.08 = 290.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.99x = 460.08 × 290.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.99x = 133,538.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,538.22/333.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.83

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