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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.91, 493.95 and 248.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.91, 493.95 and 248.50 is: 372.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.91 : 493.95 = 248.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.91/493.95 = 248.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.91x = 493.95 × 248.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.91x = 122,747.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,747.81/329.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.07

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