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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.23, 499.85 and 102.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.23, 499.85 and 102.15 is: 153.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.23 : 499.85 = 102.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.23/499.85 = 102.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.23x = 499.85 × 102.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.23x = 51,059.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,059.55/333.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.23

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