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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.70, 458.64 and 249.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.70, 458.64 and 249.81 is: 344.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.70 : 458.64 = 249.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.70/458.64 = 249.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.70x = 458.64 × 249.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.70x = 114,572.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,572.86/332.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.37

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