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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.18, 499.10 and 246.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.18, 499.10 and 246.69 is: 369.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.18 : 499.10 = 246.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.18/499.10 = 246.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.18x = 499.10 × 246.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.18x = 123,121.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,121.75/333.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.54

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