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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.99, 460.16 and 249.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.99, 460.16 and 249.96 is: 345.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.99 : 460.16 = 249.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.99/460.16 = 249.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.99x = 460.16 × 249.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.99x = 115,020.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,020.49/332.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.41

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