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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.51, 459.42 and 250.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.51, 459.42 and 250.16 is: 345.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.51 : 459.42 = 250.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.51/459.42 = 250.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.51x = 459.42 × 250.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.51x = 114,928.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,928.51/332.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.64

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