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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.85, 459.32 and 259.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.85, 459.32 and 259.23 is: 357.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.85 : 459.32 = 259.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.85/459.32 = 259.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.85x = 459.32 × 259.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.85x = 119,068.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,068.23/332.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.72

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