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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.23, 500.07 and 116.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.23, 500.07 and 116.80 is: 175.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.23 : 500.07 = 116.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.23/500.07 = 116.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.23x = 500.07 × 116.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.23x = 58,408.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,408.18/333.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.28

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