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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.47, 500.11 and 117

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.47, 500.11 and 117 is: 175.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.47 : 500.11 = 117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.47/500.11 = 117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.47x = 500.11 × 117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.47x = 58,512.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,512.58/333.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.46

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