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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.25, 458.52 and 184.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.25, 458.52 and 184.88 is: 255.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.25 : 458.52 = 184.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.25/458.52 = 184.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.25x = 458.52 × 184.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.25x = 84,773.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,773.19/332.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.15

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