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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.19, 455.62 and 182.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.19, 455.62 and 182.78 is: 252.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.19 : 455.62 = 182.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.19/455.62 = 182.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.19x = 455.62 × 182.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.19x = 83,279.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,279.25/330.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.22

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