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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.73, 456.44 and 183.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.73, 456.44 and 183.39 is: 253.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.73 : 456.44 = 183.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.73/456.44 = 183.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.73x = 456.44 × 183.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.73x = 83,706.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,706.19/330.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.10

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