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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.10, 499.84 and 240.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.10, 499.84 and 240.46 is: 360.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.10 : 499.84 = 240.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.10/499.84 = 240.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.10x = 499.84 × 240.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.10x = 120,189.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,189.03/333.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.82

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