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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.89, 498.93 and 241.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.89, 498.93 and 241.90 is: 362.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.89 : 498.93 = 241.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.89/498.93 = 241.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.89x = 498.93 × 241.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.89x = 120,691.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,691.17/332.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.56

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