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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.23, 498.83 and 313.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.23, 498.83 and 313.20 is: 468.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.23 : 498.83 = 313.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.23/498.83 = 313.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.23x = 498.83 × 313.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.23x = 156,231.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,231.99/333.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.85

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