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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.92, 458.80 and 245.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.92, 458.80 and 245.36 is: 339.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.92 : 458.80 = 245.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.92/458.80 = 245.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.92x = 458.80 × 245.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.92x = 112,571.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,571.17/331.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.15

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