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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.39, 500.13 and 116.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.39, 500.13 and 116.91 is: 175.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.39 : 500.13 = 116.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.39/500.13 = 116.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.39x = 500.13 × 116.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.39x = 58,470.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,470.20/333.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.38

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