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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.98, 459.23 and 250.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.98, 459.23 and 250.27 is: 345.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.98 : 459.23 = 250.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.98/459.23 = 250.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.98x = 459.23 × 250.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.98x = 114,931.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,931.49/332.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.16

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