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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.20, 662.40 and 333.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.20, 662.40 and 333.66 is: 499.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.20 : 662.40 = 333.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.20/662.40 = 333.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.20x = 662.40 × 333.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.20x = 221,016.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,016.38/442.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.81

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