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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.09, 496.12 and 315.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.09, 496.12 and 315.75 is: 470.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.09 : 496.12 = 315.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.09/496.12 = 315.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.09x = 496.12 × 315.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.09x = 156,649.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,649.89/333.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.29

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