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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.22, 493.44 and 251.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.22, 493.44 and 251.58 is: 377.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.22 : 493.44 = 251.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.22/493.44 = 251.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.22x = 493.44 × 251.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.22x = 124,139.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,139.64/329.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.07

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