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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.69, 500.05 and 203.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.69, 500.05 and 203.97 is: 305.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.69 : 500.05 = 203.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.69/500.05 = 203.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.69x = 500.05 × 203.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.69x = 101,995.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,995.20/333.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.66

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