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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.96, 500.26 and 203.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.96, 500.26 and 203.88 is: 305.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.96 : 500.26 = 203.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.96/500.26 = 203.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.96x = 500.26 × 203.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.96x = 101,993.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,993.01/333.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.40

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