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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.08, 500.10 and 246.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.08, 500.10 and 246.68 is: 370.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.08 : 500.10 = 246.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.08/500.10 = 246.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.08x = 500.10 × 246.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.08x = 123,364.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,364.67/333.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.38

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