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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.47, 499.67 and 240.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.47, 499.67 and 240.44 is: 360.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.47 : 499.67 = 240.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.47/499.67 = 240.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.47x = 499.67 × 240.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.47x = 120,142.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,142.07/333.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.28

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