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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.75, 500.65 and 90.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.75, 500.65 and 90.28 is: 135.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.75 : 500.65 = 90.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.75/500.65 = 90.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.75x = 500.65 × 90.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.75x = 45,199.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,199.08/333.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.43

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