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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.49, 493.79 and 248.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.49, 493.79 and 248.25 is: 372.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.49 : 493.79 = 248.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.49/493.79 = 248.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.49x = 493.79 × 248.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.49x = 122,582.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,582.13/329.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.04

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