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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.22, 662.10 and 333.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.22, 662.10 and 333.68 is: 499.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.22 : 662.10 = 333.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.22/662.10 = 333.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.22x = 662.10 × 333.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.22x = 220,929.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,929.53/442.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.59

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