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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.03, 499.13 and 202.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.03, 499.13 and 202.62 is: 303.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.03 : 499.13 = 202.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.03/499.13 = 202.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.03x = 499.13 × 202.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.03x = 101,131.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,131.22/333.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.67

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