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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.67, 495.55 and 249.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.67, 495.55 and 249.45 is: 373.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.67 : 495.55 = 249.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.67/495.55 = 249.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.67x = 495.55 × 249.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.67x = 123,614.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,614.95/330.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.83

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