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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.42, 494.31 and 248.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.42, 494.31 and 248.06 is: 372.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.42 : 494.31 = 248.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.42/494.31 = 248.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.42x = 494.31 × 248.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.42x = 122,618.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,618.54/329.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.23

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