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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.65, 495.55 and 184.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.65, 495.55 and 184.40 is: 276.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.65 : 495.55 = 184.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.65/495.55 = 184.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.65x = 495.55 × 184.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.65x = 91,379.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,379.42/330.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.36

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