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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.15, 499.80 and 102.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.15, 499.80 and 102.03 is: 153.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.15 : 499.80 = 102.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.15/499.80 = 102.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.15x = 499.80 × 102.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.15x = 50,994.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,994.59/333.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.07

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