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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.15, 493.90 and 248.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.15, 493.90 and 248.49 is: 372.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.15 : 493.90 = 248.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.15/493.90 = 248.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.15x = 493.90 × 248.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.15x = 122,728.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,728.59/329.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.86

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