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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.28, 500.16 and 205.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.28, 500.16 and 205.12 is: 307.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.28 : 500.16 = 205.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.28/500.16 = 205.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.28x = 500.16 × 205.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.28x = 102,592.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,592.82/333.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.83

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