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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.81, 498.75 and 250.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.81, 498.75 and 250.49 is: 375.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.81 : 498.75 = 250.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.81/498.75 = 250.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.81x = 498.75 × 250.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.81x = 124,930.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,930.64/332.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.38

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