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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.55, 500.25 and 90.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.55, 500.25 and 90.08 is: 135.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.55 : 500.25 = 90.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.55/500.25 = 90.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.55x = 500.25 × 90.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.55x = 45,060.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,060.02/333.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.09

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