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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.44, 500.28 and 128.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.44, 500.28 and 128.18 is: 192.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.44 : 500.28 = 128.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.44/500.28 = 128.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.44x = 500.28 × 128.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.44x = 64,126.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,126.66/333.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.32

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