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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.32, 499.04 and 255.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.32, 499.04 and 255.14 is: 381.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.32 : 499.04 = 255.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.32/499.04 = 255.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.32x = 499.04 × 255.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.32x = 127,321.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,321.29/333.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.98

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