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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.99, 456.78 and 183.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.99, 456.78 and 183.63 is: 253.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.99 : 456.78 = 183.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.99/456.78 = 183.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.99x = 456.78 × 183.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.99x = 83,878.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,878.51/330.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.42

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