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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.40, 496.70 and 245.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.40, 496.70 and 245.80 is: 368.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.40 : 496.70 = 245.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.40/496.70 = 245.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.40x = 496.70 × 245.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.40x = 122,088.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,088.86/331.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.40

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