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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.20, 499.20 and 313.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.20, 499.20 and 313.12 is: 469.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.20 : 499.20 = 313.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.20/499.20 = 313.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.20x = 499.20 × 313.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.20x = 156,309.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,309.50/333.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.12

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