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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.22, 632.28 and 251.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.22, 632.28 and 251.22 is: 346.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.22 : 632.28 = 251.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.22/632.28 = 251.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.22x = 632.28 × 251.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.22x = 158,841.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,841.38/458.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.65

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