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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.65, 500.21 and 128.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.65, 500.21 and 128.39 is: 192.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.65 : 500.21 = 128.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.65/500.21 = 128.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.65x = 500.21 × 128.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.65x = 64,219.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,219.78/333.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.48

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