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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.74, 497.12 and 245.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.74, 497.12 and 245.12 is: 367.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.74 : 497.12 = 245.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.74/497.12 = 245.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.74x = 497.12 × 245.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.74x = 121,850.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,850.34/331.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.31

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