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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.12, 498.72 and 247.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.12, 498.72 and 247.36 is: 370.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.12 : 498.72 = 247.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.12/498.72 = 247.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.12x = 498.72 × 247.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.12x = 123,363.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,363.38/333.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.33

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