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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.59, 500.36 and 90.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.59, 500.36 and 90.12 is: 135.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.59 : 500.36 = 90.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.59/500.36 = 90.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.59x = 500.36 × 90.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.59x = 45,091.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,091.99/333.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.17

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