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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.29, 499.63 and 116.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.29, 499.63 and 116.82 is: 175.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.29 : 499.63 = 116.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.29/499.63 = 116.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.29x = 499.63 × 116.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.29x = 58,366.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,366.78/333.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.12

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