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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.14, 493.36 and 247.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.14, 493.36 and 247.74 is: 371.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.14 : 493.36 = 247.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.14/493.36 = 247.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.14x = 493.36 × 247.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.14x = 122,225.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,225.01/329.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.35

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