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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.60, 500.22 and 295.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.60, 500.22 and 295.20 is: 442.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.60 : 500.22 = 295.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.60/500.22 = 295.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.60x = 500.22 × 295.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.60x = 147,664.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,664.94/333.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.64

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