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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.22, 493.17 and 248.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.22, 493.17 and 248.15 is: 371.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.22 : 493.17 = 248.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.22/493.17 = 248.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.22x = 493.17 × 248.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.22x = 122,377.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,377.67/329.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.72

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