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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.23, 458.20 and 249.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.23, 458.20 and 249.52 is: 344.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.23 : 458.20 = 249.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.23/458.20 = 249.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.23x = 458.20 × 249.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.23x = 114,330.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,330.06/332.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.13

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