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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.45, 499.46 and 204.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.45, 499.46 and 204.57 is: 306.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.45 : 499.46 = 204.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.45/499.46 = 204.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.45x = 499.46 × 204.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.45x = 102,173.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,173.51/333.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.41

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