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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.88, 494.22 and 248.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.88, 494.22 and 248.88 is: 372.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.88 : 494.22 = 248.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.88/494.22 = 248.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.88x = 494.22 × 248.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.88x = 123,001.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,001.47/329.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.87

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