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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.29, 457.95 and 257.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.29, 457.95 and 257.50 is: 354.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.29 : 457.95 = 257.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.29/457.95 = 257.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.29x = 457.95 × 257.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.29x = 117,922.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,922.13/332.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.88

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