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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.39, 500.15 and 247.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.39, 500.15 and 247.84 is: 371.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.39 : 500.15 = 247.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.39/500.15 = 247.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.39x = 500.15 × 247.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.39x = 123,957.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,957.18/333.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.81

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