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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.59, 457.60 and 184.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.59, 457.60 and 184.22 is: 254.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.59 : 457.60 = 184.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.59/457.60 = 184.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.59x = 457.60 × 184.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.59x = 84,299.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,299.53/331.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.23

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