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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.26, 458.10 and 248.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.26, 458.10 and 248.26 is: 342.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.26 : 458.10 = 248.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.26/458.10 = 248.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.26x = 458.10 × 248.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.26x = 113,727.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,727.91/332.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.29

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