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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.73, 501.14 and 206.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.73, 501.14 and 206.29 is: 309.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.73 : 501.14 = 206.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.73/501.14 = 206.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.73x = 501.14 × 206.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.73x = 103,379.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,379.14/333.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.77

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