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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.29, 500.90 and 308.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.29, 500.90 and 308.81 is: 464.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.29 : 500.90 = 308.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.29/500.90 = 308.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.29x = 500.90 × 308.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.29x = 154,681.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,681.38/333.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.10

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