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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.62, 457.67 and 184.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.62, 457.67 and 184.27 is: 254.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.62 : 457.67 = 184.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.62/457.67 = 184.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.62x = 457.67 × 184.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.62x = 84,334.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,334.17/331.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.31

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