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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.88, 456.63 and 183.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.88, 456.63 and 183.55 is: 253.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.88 : 456.63 = 183.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.88/456.63 = 183.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.88x = 456.63 × 183.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.88x = 83,814.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,814.44/330.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.31

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