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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.98, 500.42 and 203.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.98, 500.42 and 203.84 is: 305.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.98 : 500.42 = 203.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.98/500.42 = 203.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.98x = 500.42 × 203.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.98x = 102,003.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,003.62/333.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.42

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