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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.84, 500.48 and 128.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.84, 500.48 and 128.36 is: 192.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.84 : 500.48 = 128.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.84/500.48 = 128.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.84x = 500.48 × 128.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.84x = 64,241.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,241.61/333.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.43

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