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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.35, 457.25 and 183.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.35, 457.25 and 183.98 is: 253.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.35 : 457.25 = 183.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.35/457.25 = 183.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.35x = 457.25 × 183.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.35x = 84,126.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,126.46/331.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.89

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