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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.09, 498.12 and 255.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.09, 498.12 and 255.01 is: 381.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.09 : 498.12 = 255.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.09/498.12 = 255.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.09x = 498.12 × 255.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.09x = 127,025.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,025.58/333.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.36

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