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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.18, 498.96 and 317.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.18, 498.96 and 317.52 is: 475.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.18 : 498.96 = 317.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.18/498.96 = 317.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.18x = 498.96 × 317.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.18x = 158,429.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,429.78/333.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.51

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