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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.27, 499.80 and 122.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.27, 499.80 and 122.17 is: 183.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.27 : 499.80 = 122.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.27/499.80 = 122.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.27x = 499.80 × 122.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.27x = 61,060.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,060.57/333.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.22

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