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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.92, 498.90 and 241.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.92, 498.90 and 241.90 is: 362.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.92 : 498.90 = 241.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.92/498.90 = 241.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.92x = 498.90 × 241.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.92x = 120,683.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,683.91/332.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.50

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