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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.62, 500.46 and 102.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.62, 500.46 and 102.50 is: 153.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.62 : 500.46 = 102.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.62/500.46 = 102.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.62x = 500.46 × 102.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.62x = 51,294.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,294.65/333.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.75

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