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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.35, 494.61 and 248.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.35, 494.61 and 248.94 is: 372.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.35 : 494.61 = 248.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.35/494.61 = 248.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.35x = 494.61 × 248.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.35x = 123,127.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,127.28/330.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.72

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