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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.08, 500.18 and 250.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.08, 500.18 and 250.81 is: 376.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.08 : 500.18 = 250.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.08/500.18 = 250.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.08x = 500.18 × 250.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.08x = 125,450.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,450.15/333.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.64

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