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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.34, 499.70 and 306

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.34, 499.70 and 306 is: 458.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.34 : 499.70 = 306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.34/499.70 = 306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.34x = 499.70 × 306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.34x = 152,908.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,908.20/333.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.72

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