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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.26, 499.62 and 203.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.26, 499.62 and 203.28 is: 304.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.26 : 499.62 = 203.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.26/499.62 = 203.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.26x = 499.62 × 203.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.26x = 101,562.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,562.75/333.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.76

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