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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.98, 459.56 and 249.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.98, 459.56 and 249.94 is: 344.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.98 : 459.56 = 249.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.98/459.56 = 249.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.98x = 459.56 × 249.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.98x = 114,862.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,862.43/332.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.95

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