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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.22, 464.78 and 333.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.22, 464.78 and 333.12 is: 460.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.22 : 464.78 = 333.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.22/464.78 = 333.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.22x = 464.78 × 333.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.22x = 154,827.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,827.51/336.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.49

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