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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.14, 632.20 and 251.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.14, 632.20 and 251.14 is: 346.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.14 : 632.20 = 251.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.14/632.20 = 251.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.14x = 632.20 × 251.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.14x = 158,770.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,770.71/458.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.56

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