Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.66, 499.95 and 237
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 333.66, 499.95 and 237 is: 355.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
333.66 : 499.95 = 237 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
333.66/499.95 = 237/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
333.66x = 499.95 × 237 - Step 4: Simplify right side
333.66x = 118,488.15 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,488.15/333.66 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 355.12
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