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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.89, 500.85 and 204.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.89, 500.85 and 204.71 is: 307.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.89 : 500.85 = 204.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.89/500.85 = 204.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.89x = 500.85 × 204.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.89x = 102,526.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,526.50/333.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.07

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