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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.71, 456.36 and 183.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.71, 456.36 and 183.31 is: 252.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.71 : 456.36 = 183.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.71/456.36 = 183.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.71x = 456.36 × 183.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.71x = 83,655.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,655.35/330.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.96

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