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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.42, 499.82 and 116.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.42, 499.82 and 116.84 is: 175.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.42 : 499.82 = 116.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.42/499.82 = 116.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.42x = 499.82 × 116.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.42x = 58,398.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,398.97/333.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.15

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