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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.87, 459.50 and 254.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.87, 459.50 and 254.19 is: 350.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.87 : 459.50 = 254.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.87/459.50 = 254.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.87x = 459.50 × 254.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.87x = 116,799.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,799.03/332.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.89

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