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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.81, 459.38 and 245.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.81, 459.38 and 245.74 is: 339.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.81 : 459.38 = 245.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.81/459.38 = 245.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.81x = 459.38 × 245.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.81x = 112,887.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,887.51/332.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.19

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