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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.72, 499.97 and 281.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.72, 499.97 and 281.98 is: 422.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.72 : 499.97 = 281.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.72/499.97 = 281.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.72x = 499.97 × 281.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.72x = 140,982.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,982.87/333.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.46

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