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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.75, 457.82 and 184.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.75, 457.82 and 184.39 is: 254.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.75 : 457.82 = 184.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.75/457.82 = 184.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.75x = 457.82 × 184.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.75x = 84,415.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,415.06/331.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.45

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