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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.32, 499.77 and 138.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.32, 499.77 and 138.46 is: 207.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.32 : 499.77 = 138.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.32/499.77 = 138.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.32x = 499.77 × 138.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.32x = 69,195.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,195.97/333.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.60

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