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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.47, 496.29 and 250.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.47, 496.29 and 250.07 is: 374.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.47 : 496.29 = 250.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.47/496.29 = 250.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.47x = 496.29 × 250.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.47x = 124,105.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,105.70/331.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.41

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