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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.34, 458.56 and 253.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.34, 458.56 and 253.64 is: 349.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.34 : 458.56 = 253.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.34/458.56 = 253.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.34x = 458.56 × 253.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.34x = 116,309.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,309.16/332.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.97

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