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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.94, 500.82 and 312.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.94, 500.82 and 312.38 is: 468.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.94 : 500.82 = 312.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.94/500.82 = 312.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.94x = 500.82 × 312.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.94x = 156,446.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,446.15/333.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.49

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