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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.20, 499.80 and 314.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.20, 499.80 and 314.30 is: 471.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.20 : 499.80 = 314.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.20/499.80 = 314.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.20x = 499.80 × 314.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.20x = 157,087.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,087.14/333.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.45

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