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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.25, 498.96 and 250.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.25, 498.96 and 250.93 is: 375.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.25 : 498.96 = 250.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.25/498.96 = 250.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.25x = 498.96 × 250.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.25x = 125,204.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,204.66/333.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.71

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