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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.82, 457.86 and 184.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.82, 457.86 and 184.43 is: 254.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.82 : 457.86 = 184.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.82/457.86 = 184.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.82x = 457.86 × 184.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.82x = 84,443.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,443.12/331.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.49

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