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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.64, 498.60 and 241.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.64, 498.60 and 241.76 is: 362.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.64 : 498.60 = 241.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.64/498.60 = 241.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.64x = 498.60 × 241.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.64x = 120,539.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,539.04/332.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.37

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