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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.42, 499.97 and 102.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.42, 499.97 and 102.33 is: 153.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.42 : 499.97 = 102.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.42/499.97 = 102.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.42x = 499.97 × 102.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.42x = 51,161.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,161.93/333.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.45

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