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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.46, 456 and 183.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.46, 456 and 183.07 is: 252.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.46 : 456 = 183.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.46/456 = 183.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.46x = 456 × 183.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.46x = 83,479.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,479.92/330.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.62

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