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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.66, 496.26 and 249.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.66, 496.26 and 249.75 is: 374.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.66 : 496.26 = 249.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.66/496.26 = 249.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.66x = 496.26 × 249.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.66x = 123,940.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,940.94/330.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.83

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