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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.22, 458.15 and 249.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.22, 458.15 and 249.20 is: 343.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.22 : 458.15 = 249.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.22/458.15 = 249.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.22x = 458.15 × 249.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.22x = 114,170.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,170.98/332.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.66

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