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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.73, 500.61 and 90.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.73, 500.61 and 90.25 is: 135.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.73 : 500.61 = 90.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.73/500.61 = 90.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.73x = 500.61 × 90.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.73x = 45,180.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,180.49/333.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.38

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