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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.74, 500.54 and 90.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.74, 500.54 and 90.24 is: 135.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.74 : 500.54 = 90.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.74/500.54 = 90.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.74x = 500.54 × 90.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.74x = 45,168.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,168.73/333.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.34

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