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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.46, 500.34 and 205.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.46, 500.34 and 205.30 is: 308.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.46 : 500.34 = 205.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.46/500.34 = 205.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.46x = 500.34 × 205.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.46x = 102,719.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,719.80/333.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.04

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