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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.60, 457.80 and 245.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.60, 457.80 and 245.12 is: 337.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.60 : 457.80 = 245.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.60/457.80 = 245.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.60x = 457.80 × 245.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.60x = 112,215.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,215.94/332.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.39

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