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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.69, 457.76 and 184.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.69, 457.76 and 184.38 is: 254.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.69 : 457.76 = 184.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.69/457.76 = 184.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.69x = 457.76 × 184.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.69x = 84,401.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,401.79/331.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.46

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