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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.82, 456.53 and 183.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.82, 456.53 and 183.46 is: 253.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.82 : 456.53 = 183.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.82/456.53 = 183.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.82x = 456.53 × 183.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.82x = 83,754.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,754.99/330.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.17

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