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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.51, 458.90 and 249.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.51, 458.90 and 249.47 is: 344.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.51 : 458.90 = 249.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.51/458.90 = 249.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.51x = 458.90 × 249.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.51x = 114,480.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,480.11/332.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.30

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