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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.14, 499.53 and 101.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.14, 499.53 and 101.97 is: 152.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.14 : 499.53 = 101.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.14/499.53 = 101.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.14x = 499.53 × 101.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.14x = 50,935.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,935.58/333.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.90

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