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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.55, 457.55 and 184.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.55, 457.55 and 184.20 is: 254.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.55 : 457.55 = 184.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.55/457.55 = 184.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.55x = 457.55 × 184.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.55x = 84,277.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,277.50/331.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.19

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