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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.21, 499.81 and 102.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.21, 499.81 and 102.16 is: 153.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.21 : 499.81 = 102.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.21/499.81 = 102.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.21x = 499.81 × 102.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.21x = 51,060.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,060.08/333.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.24

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