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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.44, 497.70 and 309

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.44, 497.70 and 309 is: 461.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.44 : 497.70 = 309 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.44/497.70 = 309/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.44x = 497.70 × 309
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.44x = 153,789.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,789.30/333.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.23

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