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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.74, 498.42 and 250.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.74, 498.42 and 250.35 is: 376.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.74 : 498.42 = 250.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.74/498.42 = 250.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.74x = 498.42 × 250.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.74x = 124,779.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,779.45/331.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.14

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