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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.23, 499.83 and 113.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.23, 499.83 and 113.78 is: 170.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.23 : 499.83 = 113.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.23/499.83 = 113.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.23x = 499.83 × 113.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.23x = 56,868.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,868.16/333.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.66

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