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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.07, 458.22 and 184.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.07, 458.22 and 184.68 is: 254.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.07 : 458.22 = 184.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.07/458.22 = 184.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.07x = 458.22 × 184.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.07x = 84,624.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,624.07/332.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.84

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