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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.49, 500.08 and 114.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.49, 500.08 and 114.06 is: 171.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.49 : 500.08 = 114.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.49/500.08 = 114.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.49x = 500.08 × 114.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.49x = 57,036.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,036.05/333.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.03

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