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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.30, 499.56 and 116.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.30, 499.56 and 116.76 is: 175.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.30 : 499.56 = 116.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.30/499.56 = 116.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.30x = 499.56 × 116.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.30x = 58,328.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,328.63/333.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.00

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