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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.36, 500.85 and 322.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.36, 500.85 and 322.83 is: 485.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.36 : 500.85 = 322.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.36/500.85 = 322.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.36x = 500.85 × 322.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.36x = 161,689.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,689.41/333.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.03

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