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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.64, 459 and 254.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.64, 459 and 254.88 is: 351.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.64 : 459 = 254.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.64/459 = 254.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.64x = 459 × 254.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.64x = 116,989.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,989.92/332.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.70

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