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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.04, 499.68 and 297.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.04, 499.68 and 297.20 is: 445.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.04 : 499.68 = 297.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.04/499.68 = 297.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.04x = 499.68 × 297.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.04x = 148,504.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,504.90/333.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.91

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