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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.70, 500.55 and 90.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.70, 500.55 and 90.25 is: 135.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.70 : 500.55 = 90.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.70/500.55 = 90.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.70x = 500.55 × 90.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.70x = 45,171.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,171.68/333.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.37

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