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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.87, 499.00 and 116.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.87, 499.00 and 116.33 is: 174.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.87 : 499.00 = 116.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.87/499.00 = 116.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.87x = 499.00 × 116.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.87x = 58,049.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,049.24/332.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.39

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