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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.44, 498.24 and 251.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.44, 498.24 and 251.44 is: 376.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.44 : 498.24 = 251.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.44/498.24 = 251.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.44x = 498.24 × 251.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.44x = 125,277.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,277.47/332.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.84

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