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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.97, 501.30 and 204.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.97, 501.30 and 204.12 is: 306.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.97 : 501.30 = 204.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.97/501.30 = 204.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.97x = 501.30 × 204.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.97x = 102,325.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,325.36/333.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.39

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