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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.63, 498.96 and 246.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.63, 498.96 and 246.42 is: 368.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.63 : 498.96 = 246.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.63/498.96 = 246.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.63x = 498.96 × 246.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.63x = 122,953.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,953.72/333.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.53

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