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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.51, 458.06 and 253.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.51, 458.06 and 253.94 is: 349.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.51 : 458.06 = 253.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.51/458.06 = 253.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.51x = 458.06 × 253.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.51x = 116,316.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,316.20/332.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.82

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