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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.02, 498.98 and 204.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.02, 498.98 and 204.50 is: 306.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.02 : 498.98 = 204.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.02/498.98 = 204.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.02x = 498.98 × 204.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.02x = 102,041.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,041.41/333.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.41

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