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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.36, 499.98 and 242.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.36, 499.98 and 242.82 is: 364.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.36 : 499.98 = 242.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.36/499.98 = 242.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.36x = 499.98 × 242.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.36x = 121,405.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,405.14/333.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.19

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