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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.80, 459.84 and 245.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.80, 459.84 and 245.32 is: 338.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.80 : 459.84 = 245.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.80/459.84 = 245.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.80x = 459.84 × 245.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.80x = 112,807.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,807.95/332.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.97

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