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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.56, 495.32 and 184.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.56, 495.32 and 184.18 is: 275.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.56 : 495.32 = 184.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.56/495.32 = 184.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.56x = 495.32 × 184.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.56x = 91,228.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,228.04/330.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.98

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