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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.16, 494.32 and 248.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.16, 494.32 and 248.76 is: 372.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.16 : 494.32 = 248.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.16/494.32 = 248.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.16x = 494.32 × 248.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.16x = 122,967.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,967.04/330.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.45

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