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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.67, 496.57 and 250.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.67, 496.57 and 250.26 is: 374.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.67 : 496.57 = 250.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.67/496.57 = 250.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.67x = 496.57 × 250.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.67x = 124,271.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,271.61/331.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.68

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