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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.18, 499.50 and 203.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.18, 499.50 and 203.04 is: 304.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.18 : 499.50 = 203.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.18/499.50 = 203.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.18x = 499.50 × 203.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.18x = 101,418.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,418.48/333.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.40

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