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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.16, 496.90 and 250.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.16, 496.90 and 250.50 is: 375.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.16 : 496.90 = 250.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.16/496.90 = 250.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.16x = 496.90 × 250.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.16x = 124,473.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,473.45/331.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.87

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