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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.39, 498.65 and 246.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.39, 498.65 and 246.84 is: 370.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.39 : 498.65 = 246.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.39/498.65 = 246.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.39x = 498.65 × 246.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.39x = 123,085.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,085.53/332.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.31

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