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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.54, 457.48 and 184.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.54, 457.48 and 184.14 is: 254.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.54 : 457.48 = 184.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.54/457.48 = 184.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.54x = 457.48 × 184.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.54x = 84,240.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,240.37/331.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.09

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