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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.78, 457.83 and 184.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.78, 457.83 and 184.40 is: 254.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.78 : 457.83 = 184.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.78/457.83 = 184.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.78x = 457.83 × 184.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.78x = 84,423.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,423.85/331.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.46

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