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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.84, 495.50 and 248.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.84, 495.50 and 248.66 is: 372.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.84 : 495.50 = 248.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.84/495.50 = 248.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.84x = 495.50 × 248.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.84x = 123,211.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,211.03/330.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.42

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