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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.99, 460.99 and 246.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.99, 460.99 and 246.51 is: 340.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.99 : 460.99 = 246.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.99/460.99 = 246.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.99x = 460.99 × 246.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.99x = 113,638.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,638.95/333.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.25

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