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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.04, 458.46 and 249.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.04, 458.46 and 249.51 is: 344.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.04 : 458.46 = 249.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.04/458.46 = 249.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.04x = 458.46 × 249.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.04x = 114,390.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,390.35/332.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.51

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