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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.92, 496.95 and 250.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.92, 496.95 and 250.51 is: 375.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.92 : 496.95 = 250.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.92/496.95 = 250.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.92x = 496.95 × 250.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.92x = 124,490.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,490.94/331.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.07

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