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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.12, 499.86 and 162.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.12, 499.86 and 162.12 is: 243.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.12 : 499.86 = 162.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.12/499.86 = 162.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.12x = 499.86 × 162.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.12x = 81,037.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,037.30/333.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.27

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