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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.23, 499.61 and 127.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.23, 499.61 and 127.62 is: 191.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.23 : 499.61 = 127.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.23/499.61 = 127.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.23x = 499.61 × 127.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.23x = 63,759.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,759.59/333.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.34

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