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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.15, 458.37 and 184.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.15, 458.37 and 184.82 is: 255.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.15 : 458.37 = 184.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.15/458.37 = 184.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.15x = 458.37 × 184.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.15x = 84,713.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,713.65/332.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.05

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