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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.02, 499.54 and 145.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.02, 499.54 and 145.38 is: 218.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.02 : 499.54 = 145.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.02/499.54 = 145.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.02x = 499.54 × 145.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.02x = 72,622.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,622.76/333.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.07

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