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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.16, 499.66 and 242.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.16, 499.66 and 242.92 is: 364.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.16 : 499.66 = 242.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.16/499.66 = 242.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.16x = 499.66 × 242.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.16x = 121,377.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,377.41/333.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.32

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