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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.56, 498.12 and 251.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.56, 498.12 and 251.14 is: 376.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.56 : 498.12 = 251.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.56/498.12 = 251.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.56x = 498.12 × 251.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.56x = 125,097.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,097.86/332.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.17

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