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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.39, 500.10 and 141

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.39, 500.10 and 141 is: 211.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.39 : 500.10 = 141 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.39/500.10 = 141/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.39x = 500.10 × 141
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.39x = 70,514.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,514.10/333.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.51

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