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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.19, 498.97 and 242.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.19, 498.97 and 242.47 is: 363.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.19 : 498.97 = 242.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.19/498.97 = 242.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.19x = 498.97 × 242.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.19x = 120,985.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,985.26/333.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.11

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