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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.34, 497.18 and 250.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.34, 497.18 and 250.68 is: 376.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.34 : 497.18 = 250.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.34/497.18 = 250.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.34x = 497.18 × 250.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.34x = 124,633.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,633.08/331.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.15

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