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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.96, 498.54 and 246

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.96, 498.54 and 246 is: 370.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.96 : 498.54 = 246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.96/498.54 = 246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.96x = 498.54 × 246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.96x = 122,640.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,640.84/330.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.56

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