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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.78, 457.84 and 184.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.78, 457.84 and 184.42 is: 254.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.78 : 457.84 = 184.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.78/457.84 = 184.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.78x = 457.84 × 184.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.78x = 84,434.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,434.85/331.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.49

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