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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.80, 498.72 and 246.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.80, 498.72 and 246.88 is: 369.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.80 : 498.72 = 246.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.80/498.72 = 246.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.80x = 498.72 × 246.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.80x = 123,123.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,123.99/332.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.96

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