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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.91, 459.61 and 250.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.91, 459.61 and 250.38 is: 345.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.91 : 459.61 = 250.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.91/459.61 = 250.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.91x = 459.61 × 250.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.91x = 115,076.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,076.94/332.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.67

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