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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.48, 500.22 and 206.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.48, 500.22 and 206.04 is: 309.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.48 : 500.22 = 206.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.48/500.22 = 206.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.48x = 500.22 × 206.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.48x = 103,065.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,065.33/333.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.06

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