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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.87, 478.88 and 333.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.87, 478.88 and 333.10 is: 459.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.87 : 478.88 = 333.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.87/478.88 = 333.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.87x = 478.88 × 333.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.87x = 159,514.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,514.93/346.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.87

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