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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.52, 456.11 and 181.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.52, 456.11 and 181.15 is: 249.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.52 : 456.11 = 181.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.52/456.11 = 181.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.52x = 456.11 × 181.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.52x = 82,624.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,624.62/330.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.98

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