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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.13, 499.25 and 240.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.13, 499.25 and 240.74 is: 360.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.13 : 499.25 = 240.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.13/499.25 = 240.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.13x = 499.25 × 240.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.13x = 120,190.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,190.39/333.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.79

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