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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.94, 500.85 and 90.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.94, 500.85 and 90.46 is: 135.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.94 : 500.85 = 90.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.94/500.85 = 90.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.94x = 500.85 × 90.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.94x = 45,306.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,306.89/333.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.67

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