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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.16, 493.34 and 247.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.16, 493.34 and 247.74 is: 371.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.16 : 493.34 = 247.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.16/493.34 = 247.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.16x = 493.34 × 247.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.16x = 122,220.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,220.05/329.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.31

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