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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.90, 460.06 and 250.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.90, 460.06 and 250.28 is: 345.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.90 : 460.06 = 250.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.90/460.06 = 250.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.90x = 460.06 × 250.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.90x = 115,143.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,143.82/332.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.88

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