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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.35, 500.12 and 116.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.35, 500.12 and 116.87 is: 175.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.35 : 500.12 = 116.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.35/500.12 = 116.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.35x = 500.12 × 116.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.35x = 58,448.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,448.44/333.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.34

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