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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.36, 458.82 and 255.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.36, 458.82 and 255.08 is: 352.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.36 : 458.82 = 255.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.36/458.82 = 255.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.36x = 458.82 × 255.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.36x = 117,035.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,035.81/332.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.14

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