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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.32, 499.98 and 99.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.32, 499.98 and 99.08 is: 148.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.32 : 499.98 = 99.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.32/499.98 = 99.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.32x = 499.98 × 99.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.32x = 49,538.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,538.02/333.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.62

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