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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.64, 457.67 and 182.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.64, 457.67 and 182.28 is: 251.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.64 : 457.67 = 182.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.64/457.67 = 182.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.64x = 457.67 × 182.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.64x = 83,423.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,423.69/331.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.55

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