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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.71, 500.67 and 128.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.71, 500.67 and 128.28 is: 192.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.71 : 500.67 = 128.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.71/500.67 = 128.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.71x = 500.67 × 128.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.71x = 64,225.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,225.95/333.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.46

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