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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.94, 500.97 and 102.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.94, 500.97 and 102.79 is: 154.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.94 : 500.97 = 102.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.94/500.97 = 102.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.94x = 500.97 × 102.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.94x = 51,492.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,492.96/333.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.20

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