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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.26, 499.99 and 201.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.26, 499.99 and 201.64 is: 302.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.26 : 499.99 = 201.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.26/499.99 = 201.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.26x = 499.99 × 201.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.26x = 100,817.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,817.55/333.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.52

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