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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.01, 458.13 and 184.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.01, 458.13 and 184.62 is: 254.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.01 : 458.13 = 184.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.01/458.13 = 184.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.01x = 458.13 × 184.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.01x = 84,579.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,579.96/332.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.75

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