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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.32, 498.90 and 305.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.32, 498.90 and 305.60 is: 457.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.32 : 498.90 = 305.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.32/498.90 = 305.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.32x = 498.90 × 305.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.32x = 152,463.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,463.84/333.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.41

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