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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.10, 498.37 and 208.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.10, 498.37 and 208.03 is: 311.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.10 : 498.37 = 208.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.10/498.37 = 208.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.10x = 498.37 × 208.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.10x = 103,675.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,675.91/333.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.25

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