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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.60, 499.80 and 205.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.60, 499.80 and 205.20 is: 307.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.60 : 499.80 = 205.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.60/499.80 = 205.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.60x = 499.80 × 205.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.60x = 102,558.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,558.96/333.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.43

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