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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.16, 499.39 and 202.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.16, 499.39 and 202.84 is: 304.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.16 : 499.39 = 202.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.16/499.39 = 202.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.16x = 499.39 × 202.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.16x = 101,296.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,296.27/333.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.05

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