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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.96, 498.18 and 246.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.96, 498.18 and 246.68 is: 370.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.96 : 498.18 = 246.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.96/498.18 = 246.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.96x = 498.18 × 246.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.96x = 122,891.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,891.04/331.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.20

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