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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.72, 458.64 and 245.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.72, 458.64 and 245.24 is: 338.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.72 : 458.64 = 245.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.72/458.64 = 245.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.72x = 458.64 × 245.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.72x = 112,476.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,476.87/332.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.05

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