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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.14, 500.06 and 246.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.14, 500.06 and 246.20 is: 369.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.14 : 500.06 = 246.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.14/500.06 = 246.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.14x = 500.06 × 246.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.14x = 123,112.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,112.89/333.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.56

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