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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.85, 457.92 and 184.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.85, 457.92 and 184.49 is: 254.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.85 : 457.92 = 184.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.85/457.92 = 184.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.85x = 457.92 × 184.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.85x = 84,479.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,479.37/331.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.57

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