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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.66, 456.33 and 183.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.66, 456.33 and 183.33 is: 253.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.66 : 456.33 = 183.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.66/456.33 = 183.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.66x = 456.33 × 183.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.66x = 83,658.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,658.98/330.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.01

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