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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.20, 458.43 and 184.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.20, 458.43 and 184.85 is: 255.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.20 : 458.43 = 184.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.20/458.43 = 184.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.20x = 458.43 × 184.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.20x = 84,738.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,738.49/332.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.09

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