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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.18, 500.22 and 290.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.18, 500.22 and 290.16 is: 435.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.18 : 500.22 = 290.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.18/500.22 = 290.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.18x = 500.22 × 290.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.18x = 145,143.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,143.84/333.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.63

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