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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.04, 499.56 and 256.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.04, 499.56 and 256.14 is: 384.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.04 : 499.56 = 256.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.04/499.56 = 256.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.04x = 499.56 × 256.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.04x = 127,954.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,954.77/333.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.21

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