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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.59, 457.56 and 182.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.59, 457.56 and 182.19 is: 251.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.59 : 457.56 = 182.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.59/457.56 = 182.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.59x = 457.56 × 182.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.59x = 83,360.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,360.57/331.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.40

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