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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.86, 456.56 and 183.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.86, 456.56 and 183.46 is: 253.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.86 : 456.56 = 183.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.86/456.56 = 183.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.86x = 456.56 × 183.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.86x = 83,757.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,757.30/330.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.15

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