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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.26, 499.91 and 89.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.26, 499.91 and 89.78 is: 134.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.26 : 499.91 = 89.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.26/499.91 = 89.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.26x = 499.91 × 89.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.26x = 44,878.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,878.97/333.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.67

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