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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.68, 456.32 and 183.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.68, 456.32 and 183.29 is: 252.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.68 : 456.32 = 183.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.68/456.32 = 183.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.68x = 456.32 × 183.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.68x = 83,637.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,637.98/330.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.93

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