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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.92, 500.24 and 203.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.92, 500.24 and 203.54 is: 304.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.92 : 500.24 = 203.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.92/500.24 = 203.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.92x = 500.24 × 203.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.92x = 101,816.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,816.86/333.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.91

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