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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.32, 493.44 and 248.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.32, 493.44 and 248.32 is: 372.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.32 : 493.44 = 248.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.32/493.44 = 248.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.32x = 493.44 × 248.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.32x = 122,531.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,531.02/329.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.07

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