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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.22, 458.51 and 253.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.22, 458.51 and 253.41 is: 349.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.22 : 458.51 = 253.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.22/458.51 = 253.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.22x = 458.51 × 253.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.22x = 116,191.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,191.65/332.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.74

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