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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.94, 500.91 and 141.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.94, 500.91 and 141.43 is: 212.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.94 : 500.91 = 141.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.94/500.91 = 141.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.94x = 500.91 × 141.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.94x = 70,843.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,843.70/333.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.15

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