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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.48, 456.09 and 183.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.48, 456.09 and 183.14 is: 252.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.48 : 456.09 = 183.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.48/456.09 = 183.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.48x = 456.09 × 183.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.48x = 83,529.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,529.46/330.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.75

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