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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.19, 458.43 and 184.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.19, 458.43 and 184.83 is: 255.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.19 : 458.43 = 184.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.19/458.43 = 184.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.19x = 458.43 × 184.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.19x = 84,730.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,730.69/332.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.07

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