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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.21, 499.52 and 305.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.21, 499.52 and 305.88 is: 458.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.21 : 499.52 = 305.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.21/499.52 = 305.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.21x = 499.52 × 305.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.21x = 152,791.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,791.65/333.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.54

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