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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.09, 499.73 and 102.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.09, 499.73 and 102.02 is: 153.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.09 : 499.73 = 102.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.09/499.73 = 102.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.09x = 499.73 × 102.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.09x = 50,979.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,979.45/333.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.05

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