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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.14, 499.89 and 162.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.14, 499.89 and 162.14 is: 243.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.14 : 499.89 = 162.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.14/499.89 = 162.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.14x = 499.89 × 162.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.14x = 81,052.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,052.63/333.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.30

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