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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.23, 457.09 and 183.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.23, 457.09 and 183.86 is: 253.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.23 : 457.09 = 183.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.23/457.09 = 183.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.23x = 457.09 × 183.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.23x = 84,039.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,039.65/331.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.72

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