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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.19, 458.46 and 249.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.19, 458.46 and 249.15 is: 343.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.19 : 458.46 = 249.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.19/458.46 = 249.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.19x = 458.46 × 249.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.19x = 114,227.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,227.03/332.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.86

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