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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.67, 456.32 and 183.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.67, 456.32 and 183.31 is: 252.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.67 : 456.32 = 183.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.67/456.32 = 183.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.67x = 456.32 × 183.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.67x = 83,647.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,647.34/330.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.97

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