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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.37, 499.90 and 102.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.37, 499.90 and 102.17 is: 153.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.37 : 499.90 = 102.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.37/499.90 = 102.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.37x = 499.90 × 102.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.37x = 51,074.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,074.78/333.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.21

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