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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.83, 456.49 and 183.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.83, 456.49 and 183.47 is: 253.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.83 : 456.49 = 183.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.83/456.49 = 183.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.83x = 456.49 × 183.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.83x = 83,749.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,749.14/330.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.15

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