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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.64, 456.26 and 183.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.64, 456.26 and 183.27 is: 252.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.64 : 456.26 = 183.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.64/456.26 = 183.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.64x = 456.26 × 183.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.64x = 83,619.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,619.56/330.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.90

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