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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.79, 456.46 and 183.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.79, 456.46 and 183.41 is: 253.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.79 : 456.46 = 183.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.79/456.46 = 183.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.79x = 456.46 × 183.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.79x = 83,721.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,721.38/330.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.09

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