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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.49, 459.14 and 249.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.49, 459.14 and 249.45 is: 344.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.49 : 459.14 = 249.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.49/459.14 = 249.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.49x = 459.14 × 249.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.49x = 114,532.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,532.47/332.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.47

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