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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.07, 458.29 and 249.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.07, 458.29 and 249.03 is: 343.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.07 : 458.29 = 249.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.07/458.29 = 249.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.07x = 458.29 × 249.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.07x = 114,127.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,127.96/332.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.69

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