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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.99, 461.36 and 264.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.99, 461.36 and 264.80 is: 365.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.99 : 461.36 = 264.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.99/461.36 = 264.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.99x = 461.36 × 264.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.99x = 122,169.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,169.94/333.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.79

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