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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.63, 500.49 and 90.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.63, 500.49 and 90.15 is: 135.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.63 : 500.49 = 90.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.63/500.49 = 90.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.63x = 500.49 × 90.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.63x = 45,119.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,119.17/333.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.24

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