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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.40, 459.36 and 249.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.40, 459.36 and 249.78 is: 345.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.40 : 459.36 = 249.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.40/459.36 = 249.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.40x = 459.36 × 249.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.40x = 114,738.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,738.94/332.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.18

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