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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.82, 498.52 and 333.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.82, 498.52 and 333.20 is: 496.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.82 : 498.52 = 333.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.82/498.52 = 333.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.82x = 498.52 × 333.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.82x = 166,106.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,106.86/334.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.11

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