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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.16, 498.40 and 251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.16, 498.40 and 251.20 is: 376.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.16 : 498.40 = 251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.16/498.40 = 251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.16x = 498.40 × 251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.16x = 125,198.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,198.08/332.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.92

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