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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.48, 499.62 and 178.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.48, 499.62 and 178.86 is: 267.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.48 : 499.62 = 178.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.48/499.62 = 178.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.48x = 499.62 × 178.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.48x = 89,362.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,362.03/333.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.97

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