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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.66, 495.07 and 249.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.66, 495.07 and 249.25 is: 373.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.66 : 495.07 = 249.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.66/495.07 = 249.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.66x = 495.07 × 249.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.66x = 123,396.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,396.20/330.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.18

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