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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.39, 500.14 and 114.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.39, 500.14 and 114.04 is: 171.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.39 : 500.14 = 114.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.39/500.14 = 114.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.39x = 500.14 × 114.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.39x = 57,036.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,036.48/333.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.08

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