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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.99, 459.72 and 254.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.99, 459.72 and 254.16 is: 350.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.99 : 459.72 = 254.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.99/459.72 = 254.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.99x = 459.72 × 254.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.99x = 116,842.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,842.44/332.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.89

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