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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.98, 500.91 and 90.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.98, 500.91 and 90.51 is: 135.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.98 : 500.91 = 90.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.98/500.91 = 90.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.98x = 500.91 × 90.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.98x = 45,337.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,337.36/333.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.75

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