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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.66, 499.89 and 246.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.66, 499.89 and 246.03 is: 368.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.66 : 499.89 = 246.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.66/499.89 = 246.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.66x = 499.89 × 246.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.66x = 122,988.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,988.57/333.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.60

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