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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.28, 500 and 102.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.28, 500 and 102.18 is: 153.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.28 : 500 = 102.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.28/500 = 102.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.28x = 500 × 102.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.28x = 51,090
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,090/333.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.29

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