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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.55, 499.09 and 201.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.55, 499.09 and 201.85 is: 302.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.55 : 499.09 = 201.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.55/499.09 = 201.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.55x = 499.09 × 201.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.55x = 100,741.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,741.32/333.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.03

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