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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.25, 455.71 and 182.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.25, 455.71 and 182.88 is: 252.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.25 : 455.71 = 182.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.25/455.71 = 182.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.25x = 455.71 × 182.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.25x = 83,340.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,340.24/330.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.36

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