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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.66, 499.23 and 116.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.66, 499.23 and 116.24 is: 174.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.66 : 499.23 = 116.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.66/499.23 = 116.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.66x = 499.23 × 116.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.66x = 58,031.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,031.23/332.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.44

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