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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.17, 499.75 and 203.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.17, 499.75 and 203.23 is: 304.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.17 : 499.75 = 203.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.17/499.75 = 203.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.17x = 499.75 × 203.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.17x = 101,562.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,562.44/333.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.84

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