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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.45, 499.98 and 102.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.45, 499.98 and 102.27 is: 153.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.45 : 499.98 = 102.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.45/499.98 = 102.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.45x = 499.98 × 102.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.45x = 51,132.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,132.95/333.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.35

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