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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.70, 500.55 and 297.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.70, 500.55 and 297.30 is: 445.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.70 : 500.55 = 297.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.70/500.55 = 297.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.70x = 500.55 × 297.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.70x = 148,813.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,813.52/333.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.95

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