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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.12, 496.68 and 250.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.12, 496.68 and 250.12 is: 375.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.12 : 496.68 = 250.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.12/496.68 = 250.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.12x = 496.68 × 250.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.12x = 124,229.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,229.60/331.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.18

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