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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.20, 488.43 and 333.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.20, 488.43 and 333.02 is: 459.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.20 : 488.43 = 333.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.20/488.43 = 333.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.20x = 488.43 × 333.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.20x = 162,656.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,656.96/354.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.22

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