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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.19, 499.58 and 241.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.19, 499.58 and 241.96 is: 362.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.19 : 499.58 = 241.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.19/499.58 = 241.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.19x = 499.58 × 241.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.19x = 120,878.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,878.38/333.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.79

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