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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.68, 499.56 and 331.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.68, 499.56 and 331.24 is: 495.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.68 : 499.56 = 331.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.68/499.56 = 331.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.68x = 499.56 × 331.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.68x = 165,474.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,474.25/333.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.91

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