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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.54, 457.55 and 184.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.54, 457.55 and 184.21 is: 254.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.54 : 457.55 = 184.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.54/457.55 = 184.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.54x = 457.55 × 184.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.54x = 84,285.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,285.29/331.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.22

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