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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.97, 458.51 and 249.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.97, 458.51 and 249.44 is: 344.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.97 : 458.51 = 249.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.97/458.51 = 249.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.97x = 458.51 × 249.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.97x = 114,367.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,367.19/331.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.52

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