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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.98, 501.51 and 206.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.98, 501.51 and 206.54 is: 310.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.98 : 501.51 = 206.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.98/501.51 = 206.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.98x = 501.51 × 206.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.98x = 103,581.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,581.88/333.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.14

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