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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.60, 458.70 and 245.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.60, 458.70 and 245.48 is: 338.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.60 : 458.70 = 245.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.60/458.70 = 245.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.60x = 458.70 × 245.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.60x = 112,601.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,601.68/332.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.55

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