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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.97, 458.11 and 184.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.97, 458.11 and 184.62 is: 254.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.97 : 458.11 = 184.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.97/458.11 = 184.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.97x = 458.11 × 184.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.97x = 84,575.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,575.81/331.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.77

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