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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.58, 456.18 and 183.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.58, 456.18 and 183.21 is: 252.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.58 : 456.18 = 183.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.58/456.18 = 183.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.58x = 456.18 × 183.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.58x = 83,577.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,577.94/330.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.82

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