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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.03, 498.97 and 241.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.03, 498.97 and 241.72 is: 362.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.03 : 498.97 = 241.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.03/498.97 = 241.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.03x = 498.97 × 241.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.03x = 120,611.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,611.03/333.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.16

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