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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.57, 458.98 and 249.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.57, 458.98 and 249.53 is: 344.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.57 : 458.98 = 249.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.57/458.98 = 249.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.57x = 458.98 × 249.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.57x = 114,529.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,529.80/332.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.38

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