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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.55, 500.35 and 90.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.55, 500.35 and 90.10 is: 135.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.55 : 500.35 = 90.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.55/500.35 = 90.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.55x = 500.35 × 90.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.55x = 45,079.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,079.03/333.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.15

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