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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.24, 498.56 and 241.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.24, 498.56 and 241.11 is: 361.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.24 : 498.56 = 241.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.24/498.56 = 241.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.24x = 498.56 × 241.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.24x = 120,206.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,206.60/332.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.81

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