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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.26, 499.63 and 203.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.26, 499.63 and 203.29 is: 304.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.26 : 499.63 = 203.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.26/499.63 = 203.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.26x = 499.63 × 203.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.26x = 101,569.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,569.78/333.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.78

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