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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.63, 496.94 and 245.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.63, 496.94 and 245.50 is: 367.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.63 : 496.94 = 245.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.63/496.94 = 245.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.63x = 496.94 × 245.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.63x = 121,996.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,996.30/331.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.87

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