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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.14, 458.40 and 184.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.14, 458.40 and 184.78 is: 255.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.14 : 458.40 = 184.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.14/458.40 = 184.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.14x = 458.40 × 184.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.14x = 84,703.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,703.15/332.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.02

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