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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.22, 499.26 and 179.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.22, 499.26 and 179.22 is: 268.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.22 : 499.26 = 179.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.22/499.26 = 179.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.22x = 499.26 × 179.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.22x = 89,477.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,477.38/333.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.52

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