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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.64, 501.17 and 203.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.64, 501.17 and 203.70 is: 305.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.64 : 501.17 = 203.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.64/501.17 = 203.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.64x = 501.17 × 203.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.64x = 102,087.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,087.31/333.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.98

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