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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.22, 494.67 and 249.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.22, 494.67 and 249.15 is: 373.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.22 : 494.67 = 249.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.22/494.67 = 249.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.22x = 494.67 × 249.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.22x = 123,247.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,247.03/330.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.23

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