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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.34, 494.40 and 248.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.34, 494.40 and 248.98 is: 372.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.34 : 494.40 = 248.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.34/494.40 = 248.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.34x = 494.40 × 248.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.34x = 123,095.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,095.71/330.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.63

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