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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.30, 499.77 and 179.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.30, 499.77 and 179.31 is: 268.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.30 : 499.77 = 179.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.30/499.77 = 179.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.30x = 499.77 × 179.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.30x = 89,613.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,613.76/333.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.87

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