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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.58, 493.95 and 248.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.58, 493.95 and 248.19 is: 371.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.58 : 493.95 = 248.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.58/493.95 = 248.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.58x = 493.95 × 248.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.58x = 122,593.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,593.45/329.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.97

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