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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.22, 499.72 and 241.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.22, 499.72 and 241.64 is: 362.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.22 : 499.72 = 241.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.22/499.72 = 241.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.22x = 499.72 × 241.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.22x = 120,752.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,752.34/333.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.38

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