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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.45, 500.54 and 237.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.45, 500.54 and 237.69 is: 356.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.45 : 500.54 = 237.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.45/500.54 = 237.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.45x = 500.54 × 237.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.45x = 118,972.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,972.16/333.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.79

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