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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.90, 500.14 and 242.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.90, 500.14 and 242.16 is: 362.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.90 : 500.14 = 242.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.90/500.14 = 242.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.90x = 500.14 × 242.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.90x = 121,113.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,113.90/333.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.73

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