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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.48, 458.40 and 249.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.48, 458.40 and 249.44 is: 343.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.48 : 458.40 = 249.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.48/458.40 = 249.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.48x = 458.40 × 249.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.48x = 114,343.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,343.30/332.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.91

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