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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.76, 493.74 and 248.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.76, 493.74 and 248.22 is: 371.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.76 : 493.74 = 248.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.76/493.74 = 248.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.76x = 493.74 × 248.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.76x = 122,556.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,556.14/329.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.65

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