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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.32, 500.06 and 116.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.32, 500.06 and 116.90 is: 175.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.32 : 500.06 = 116.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.32/500.06 = 116.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.32x = 500.06 × 116.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.32x = 58,457.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,457.01/333.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.38

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