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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.17, 494.33 and 248.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.17, 494.33 and 248.76 is: 372.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.17 : 494.33 = 248.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.17/494.33 = 248.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.17x = 494.33 × 248.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.17x = 122,968.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,968.29/330.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.44

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