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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.20, 499.79 and 89.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.20, 499.79 and 89.75 is: 134.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.20 : 499.79 = 89.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.20/499.79 = 89.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.20x = 499.79 × 89.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.20x = 44,853.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,853.88/333.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.62

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