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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.16, 499.20 and 298.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.16, 499.20 and 298.96 is: 447.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.16 : 499.20 = 298.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.16/499.20 = 298.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.16x = 499.20 × 298.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.16x = 149,240.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,240.83/333.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.96

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