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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.12, 499.68 and 162.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.12, 499.68 and 162.08 is: 243.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.12 : 499.68 = 162.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.12/499.68 = 162.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.12x = 499.68 × 162.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.12x = 80,988.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,988.13/333.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.12

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