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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.32, 458.40 and 245.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.32, 458.40 and 245.20 is: 338.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.32 : 458.40 = 245.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.32/458.40 = 245.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.32x = 458.40 × 245.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.32x = 112,399.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,399.68/332.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.23

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