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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.33, 499.99 and 89.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.33, 499.99 and 89.85 is: 134.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.33 : 499.99 = 89.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.33/499.99 = 89.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.33x = 499.99 × 89.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.33x = 44,926.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,926.09/333.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.78

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