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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.22, 498.19 and 282.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.22, 498.19 and 282.43 is: 422.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.22 : 498.19 = 282.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.22/498.19 = 282.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.22x = 498.19 × 282.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.22x = 140,702.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,702.39/333.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.25

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