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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.38, 493.47 and 248.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.38, 493.47 and 248.26 is: 371.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.38 : 493.47 = 248.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.38/493.47 = 248.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.38x = 493.47 × 248.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.38x = 122,508.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,508.86/329.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.94

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