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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.00, 458.18 and 184.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.00, 458.18 and 184.65 is: 254.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.00 : 458.18 = 184.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.00/458.18 = 184.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.00x = 458.18 × 184.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.00x = 84,602.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,602.01/332.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.83

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