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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.66, 500.51 and 128.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.66, 500.51 and 128.24 is: 192.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.66 : 500.51 = 128.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.66/500.51 = 128.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.66x = 500.51 × 128.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.66x = 64,182.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,182.26/333.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.36

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