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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.34, 500.05 and 116.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.34, 500.05 and 116.89 is: 175.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.34 : 500.05 = 116.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.34/500.05 = 116.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.34x = 500.05 × 116.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.34x = 58,450.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,450.84/333.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.35

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