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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.28, 499.73 and 113.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.28, 499.73 and 113.83 is: 170.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.28 : 499.73 = 113.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.28/499.73 = 113.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.28x = 499.73 × 113.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.28x = 56,883.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,883.70/333.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.68

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