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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.19, 458.52 and 245.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.19, 458.52 and 245.11 is: 338.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.19 : 458.52 = 245.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.19/458.52 = 245.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.19x = 458.52 × 245.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.19x = 112,387.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,387.84/332.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.32

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