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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.69, 456.35 and 183.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.69, 456.35 and 183.34 is: 253.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.69 : 456.35 = 183.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.69/456.35 = 183.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.69x = 456.35 × 183.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.69x = 83,668.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,668.69/330.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.01

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