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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.20, 494.40 and 248.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.20, 494.40 and 248.75 is: 372.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.20 : 494.40 = 248.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.20/494.40 = 248.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.20x = 494.40 × 248.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.20x = 122,982
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,982/330.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.45

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