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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.46, 500.22 and 189.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.46, 500.22 and 189.04 is: 283.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.46 : 500.22 = 189.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.46/500.22 = 189.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.46x = 500.22 × 189.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.46x = 94,561.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,561.59/333.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.58

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