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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333, 499.48 and 89.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333, 499.48 and 89.56 is: 134.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333 : 499.48 = 89.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333/499.48 = 89.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333x = 499.48 × 89.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333x = 44,733.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,733.43/333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.33

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