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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.74, 500.12 and 247.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.74, 500.12 and 247.12 is: 370.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.74 : 500.12 = 247.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.74/500.12 = 247.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.74x = 500.12 × 247.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.74x = 123,589.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,589.65/333.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.32

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