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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.30, 499.95 and 89.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.30, 499.95 and 89.85 is: 134.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.30 : 499.95 = 89.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.30/499.95 = 89.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.30x = 499.95 × 89.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.30x = 44,920.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,920.51/333.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.78

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