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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.72, 499.91 and 242.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.72, 499.91 and 242.60 is: 363.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.72 : 499.91 = 242.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.72/499.91 = 242.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.72x = 499.91 × 242.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.72x = 121,274.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,274.45/333.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.40

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