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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.26, 508.08 and 333.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.26, 508.08 and 333.32 is: 499.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.26 : 508.08 = 333.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.26/508.08 = 333.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.26x = 508.08 × 333.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.26x = 169,353.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,353.23/339.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.18

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