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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.23, 499.77 and 116.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.23, 499.77 and 116.82 is: 175.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.23 : 499.77 = 116.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.23/499.77 = 116.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.23x = 499.77 × 116.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.23x = 58,383.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,383.13/333.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.21

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