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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.94, 458.82 and 249.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.94, 458.82 and 249.84 is: 344.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.94 : 458.82 = 249.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.94/458.82 = 249.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.94x = 458.82 × 249.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.94x = 114,631.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,631.59/332.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.30

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