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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.68, 498.84 and 241.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.68, 498.84 and 241.60 is: 362.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.68 : 498.84 = 241.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.68/498.84 = 241.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.68x = 498.84 × 241.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.68x = 120,519.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,519.74/332.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.27

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