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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.10, 499.63 and 89.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.10, 499.63 and 89.62 is: 134.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.10 : 499.63 = 89.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.10/499.63 = 89.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.10x = 499.63 × 89.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.10x = 44,776.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,776.84/333.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.42

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