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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.04, 498.72 and 188.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.04, 498.72 and 188.44 is: 282.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.04 : 498.72 = 188.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.04/498.72 = 188.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.04x = 498.72 × 188.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.04x = 93,978.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,978.80/333.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.18

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