Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.12, 499.71 and 101.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 333.12, 499.71 and 101.99 is: 152.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
333.12 : 499.71 = 101.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
333.12/499.71 = 101.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
333.12x = 499.71 × 101.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
333.12x = 50,965.42 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,965.42/333.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 152.99
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