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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.38, 500.10 and 204.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.38, 500.10 and 204.86 is: 307.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.38 : 500.10 = 204.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.38/500.10 = 204.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.38x = 500.10 × 204.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.38x = 102,450.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,450.49/333.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.31

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