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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.45, 499.41 and 241.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.45, 499.41 and 241.88 is: 362.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.45 : 499.41 = 241.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.45/499.41 = 241.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.45x = 499.41 × 241.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.45x = 120,794.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,794.79/333.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.26

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