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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.59, 459.12 and 245.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.59, 459.12 and 245.52 is: 338.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.59 : 459.12 = 245.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.59/459.12 = 245.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.59x = 459.12 × 245.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.59x = 112,723.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,723.14/332.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.93

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