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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.29, 499.81 and 138.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.29, 499.81 and 138.32 is: 207.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.29 : 499.81 = 138.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.29/499.81 = 138.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.29x = 499.81 × 138.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.29x = 69,133.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,133.72/333.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.43

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