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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.20, 499.86 and 113.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.20, 499.86 and 113.85 is: 170.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.20 : 499.86 = 113.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.20/499.86 = 113.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.20x = 499.86 × 113.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.20x = 56,909.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,909.06/333.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.80

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