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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.40, 497.44 and 245.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.40, 497.44 and 245.54 is: 367.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.40 : 497.44 = 245.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.40/497.44 = 245.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.40x = 497.44 × 245.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.40x = 122,141.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,141.42/332.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.45

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