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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.23, 499.85 and 138.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.23, 499.85 and 138.26 is: 207.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.23 : 499.85 = 138.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.23/499.85 = 138.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.23x = 499.85 × 138.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.23x = 69,106.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,106.07/333.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.39

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