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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.85, 493.86 and 248.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.85, 493.86 and 248.44 is: 371.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.85 : 493.86 = 248.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.85/493.86 = 248.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.85x = 493.86 × 248.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.85x = 122,693.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,693.34/329.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.97

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