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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.21, 501.75 and 247.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.21, 501.75 and 247.15 is: 372.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.21 : 501.75 = 247.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.21/501.75 = 247.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.21x = 501.75 × 247.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.21x = 124,006.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,006.28/333.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.16

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