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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.95, 500.83 and 90.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.95, 500.83 and 90.45 is: 135.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.95 : 500.83 = 90.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.95/500.83 = 90.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.95x = 500.83 × 90.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.95x = 45,299.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,299.85/333.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.65

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