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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.83, 494.33 and 248.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.83, 494.33 and 248.44 is: 372.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.83 : 494.33 = 248.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.83/494.33 = 248.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.83x = 494.33 × 248.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.83x = 122,810.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,810.10/329.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.34

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