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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.29, 498.90 and 184.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.29, 498.90 and 184.84 is: 276.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.29 : 498.90 = 184.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.29/498.90 = 184.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.29x = 498.90 × 184.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.29x = 92,215.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,215.43/333.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.68

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