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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.43, 501.36 and 128.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.43, 501.36 and 128.88 is: 193.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.43 : 501.36 = 128.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.43/501.36 = 128.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.43x = 501.36 × 128.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.43x = 64,615.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,615.28/334.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.21

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