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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.01, 458.15 and 184.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.01, 458.15 and 184.67 is: 254.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.01 : 458.15 = 184.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.01/458.15 = 184.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.01x = 458.15 × 184.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.01x = 84,603.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,603.35/332.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.82

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