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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.63, 456.26 and 183.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.63, 456.26 and 183.26 is: 252.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.63 : 456.26 = 183.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.63/456.26 = 183.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.63x = 456.26 × 183.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.63x = 83,611.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,611.01/330.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.88

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