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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.32, 499.44 and 247.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.32, 499.44 and 247.36 is: 371.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.32 : 499.44 = 247.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.32/499.44 = 247.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.32x = 499.44 × 247.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.32x = 123,541.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,541.48/332.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.75

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