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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.86, 456.59 and 183.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.86, 456.59 and 183.49 is: 253.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.86 : 456.59 = 183.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.86/456.59 = 183.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.86x = 456.59 × 183.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.86x = 83,779.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,779.02/330.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.21

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