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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.52, 498.30 and 251.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.52, 498.30 and 251.16 is: 376.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.52 : 498.30 = 251.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.52/498.30 = 251.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.52x = 498.30 × 251.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.52x = 125,153.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,153.03/332.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.38

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