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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.89, 459.71 and 255.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.89, 459.71 and 255.13 is: 352.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.89 : 459.71 = 255.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.89/459.71 = 255.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.89x = 459.71 × 255.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.89x = 117,284.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,284.54/332.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.32

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