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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.25, 458.49 and 184.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.25, 458.49 and 184.89 is: 255.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.25 : 458.49 = 184.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.25/458.49 = 184.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.25x = 458.49 × 184.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.25x = 84,770.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,770.22/332.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.14

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