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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.21, 499.80 and 102.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.21, 499.80 and 102.09 is: 153.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.21 : 499.80 = 102.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.21/499.80 = 102.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.21x = 499.80 × 102.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.21x = 51,022.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,022.62/333.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.13

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