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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.35, 499.44 and 179.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.35, 499.44 and 179.35 is: 268.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.35 : 499.44 = 179.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.35/499.44 = 179.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.35x = 499.44 × 179.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.35x = 89,574.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,574.56/333.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.71

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