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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.52, 495.54 and 249.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.52, 495.54 and 249.16 is: 373.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.52 : 495.54 = 249.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.52/495.54 = 249.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.52x = 495.54 × 249.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.52x = 123,468.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,468.75/330.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.56

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