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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.52, 496.80 and 250.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.52, 496.80 and 250.16 is: 374.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.52 : 496.80 = 250.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.52/496.80 = 250.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.52x = 496.80 × 250.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.52x = 124,279.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,279.49/331.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.88

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