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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.73, 499.98 and 246.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.73, 499.98 and 246.09 is: 368.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.73 : 499.98 = 246.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.73/499.98 = 246.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.73x = 499.98 × 246.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.73x = 123,041.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,041.49/333.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.69

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