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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.24, 492.90 and 246.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.24, 492.90 and 246.80 is: 369.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.24 : 492.90 = 246.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.24/492.90 = 246.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.24x = 492.90 × 246.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.24x = 121,647.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,647.72/329.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.48

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