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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.46, 500.39 and 179.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.46, 500.39 and 179.34 is: 269.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.46 : 500.39 = 179.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.46/500.39 = 179.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.46x = 500.39 × 179.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.46x = 89,739.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,739.94/333.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.12

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