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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.50, 498.14 and 300.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.50, 498.14 and 300.93 is: 449.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.50 : 498.14 = 300.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.50/498.14 = 300.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.50x = 498.14 × 300.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.50x = 149,903.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,903.77/333.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.49

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