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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.86, 501.08 and 242.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.86, 501.08 and 242.12 is: 363.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.86 : 501.08 = 242.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.86/501.08 = 242.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.86x = 501.08 × 242.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.86x = 121,321.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,321.49/333.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.39

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