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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.09, 492.69 and 248.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.09, 492.69 and 248.55 is: 370.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.09 : 492.69 = 248.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.09/492.69 = 248.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.09x = 492.69 × 248.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.09x = 122,458.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,458.10/330.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.98

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