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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.15, 498.81 and 251.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.15, 498.81 and 251.76 is: 376.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.15 : 498.81 = 251.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.15/498.81 = 251.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.15x = 498.81 × 251.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.15x = 125,580.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,580.41/333.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.95

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