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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.64, 458.56 and 245.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.64, 458.56 and 245.28 is: 338.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.64 : 458.56 = 245.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.64/458.56 = 245.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.64x = 458.56 × 245.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.64x = 112,475.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,475.60/332.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.13

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