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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.76, 459.36 and 245.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.76, 459.36 and 245.88 is: 339.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.76 : 459.36 = 245.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.76/459.36 = 245.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.76x = 459.36 × 245.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.76x = 112,947.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,947.44/332.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.43

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