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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.29, 499.23 and 251.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.29, 499.23 and 251.23 is: 376.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.29 : 499.23 = 251.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.29/499.23 = 251.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.29x = 499.23 × 251.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.29x = 125,421.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,421.24/333.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.31

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