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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.35, 499.44 and 179.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.35, 499.44 and 179.34 is: 268.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.35 : 499.44 = 179.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.35/499.44 = 179.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.35x = 499.44 × 179.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.35x = 89,569.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,569.57/333.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.70

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