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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.22, 499.99 and 252.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.22, 499.99 and 252.55 is: 378.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.22 : 499.99 = 252.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.22/499.99 = 252.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.22x = 499.99 × 252.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.22x = 126,272.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,272.47/333.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.95

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