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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.53, 457.48 and 184.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.53, 457.48 and 184.15 is: 254.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.53 : 457.48 = 184.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.53/457.48 = 184.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.53x = 457.48 × 184.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.53x = 84,245.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,245.74/331.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.11

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