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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.18, 498.90 and 294.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.18, 498.90 and 294.27 is: 440.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.18 : 498.90 = 294.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.18/498.90 = 294.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.18x = 498.90 × 294.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.18x = 146,811.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,811.30/333.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.64

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