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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.44, 458.66 and 262.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.44, 458.66 and 262.51 is: 362.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.44 : 458.66 = 262.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.44/458.66 = 262.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.44x = 458.66 × 262.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.44x = 120,402.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,402.35/332.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.18

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