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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.29, 500.82 and 179.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.29, 500.82 and 179.33 is: 269.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.29 : 500.82 = 179.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.29/500.82 = 179.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.29x = 500.82 × 179.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.29x = 89,812.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,812.05/333.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.47

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