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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.58, 456.22 and 183.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.58, 456.22 and 183.26 is: 252.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.58 : 456.22 = 183.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.58/456.22 = 183.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.58x = 456.22 × 183.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.58x = 83,607.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,607.22/330.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.91

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