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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.91, 500.90 and 90.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.91, 500.90 and 90.44 is: 135.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.91 : 500.90 = 90.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.91/500.90 = 90.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.91x = 500.90 × 90.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.91x = 45,301.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,301.40/333.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.67

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