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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.70, 458.42 and 245.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.70, 458.42 and 245.22 is: 337.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.70 : 458.42 = 245.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.70/458.42 = 245.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.70x = 458.42 × 245.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.70x = 112,413.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,413.75/332.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.88

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