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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.22, 499.35 and 188.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.22, 499.35 and 188.63 is: 282.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.22 : 499.35 = 188.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.22/499.35 = 188.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.22x = 499.35 × 188.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.22x = 94,192.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,192.39/333.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.67

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