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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.33, 499.23 and 160.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.33, 499.23 and 160.11 is: 239.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.33 : 499.23 = 160.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.33/499.23 = 160.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.33x = 499.23 × 160.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.33x = 79,931.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,931.72/333.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.80

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