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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.36, 498.84 and 295.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.36, 498.84 and 295.08 is: 441.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.36 : 498.84 = 295.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.36/498.84 = 295.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.36x = 498.84 × 295.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.36x = 147,197.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,197.71/333.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.56

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