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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.31, 455.82 and 182.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.31, 455.82 and 182.94 is: 252.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.31 : 455.82 = 182.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.31/455.82 = 182.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.31x = 455.82 × 182.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.31x = 83,384.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,384.52/330.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.45

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