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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.24, 632.38 and 251.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.24, 632.38 and 251.24 is: 346.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.24 : 632.38 = 251.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.24/632.38 = 251.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.24x = 632.38 × 251.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.24x = 158,879.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,879.15/458.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.72

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