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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.48, 500.94 and 205.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.48, 500.94 and 205.32 is: 308.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.48 : 500.94 = 205.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.48/500.94 = 205.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.48x = 500.94 × 205.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.48x = 102,853.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,853.00/333.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.42

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