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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.31, 455.79 and 182.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.31, 455.79 and 182.91 is: 252.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.31 : 455.79 = 182.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.31/455.79 = 182.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.31x = 455.79 × 182.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.31x = 83,367.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,367.64/330.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.39

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