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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.40, 500.36 and 179.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.40, 500.36 and 179.40 is: 269.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.40 : 500.36 = 179.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.40/500.36 = 179.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.40x = 500.36 × 179.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.40x = 89,764.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,764.58/333.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.24

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