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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.88, 457.98 and 184.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.88, 457.98 and 184.51 is: 254.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.88 : 457.98 = 184.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.88/457.98 = 184.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.88x = 457.98 × 184.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.88x = 84,498.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,498.68/331.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.61

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