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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.24, 457.12 and 183.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.24, 457.12 and 183.86 is: 253.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.24 : 457.12 = 183.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.24/457.12 = 183.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.24x = 457.12 × 183.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.24x = 84,046.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,046.08/331.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.73

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