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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.70, 499.10 and 116.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.70, 499.10 and 116.22 is: 174.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.70 : 499.10 = 116.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.70/499.10 = 116.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.70x = 499.10 × 116.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.70x = 58,005.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,005.40/332.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.35

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