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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.26, 458.48 and 184.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.26, 458.48 and 184.91 is: 255.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.26 : 458.48 = 184.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.26/458.48 = 184.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.26x = 458.48 × 184.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.26x = 84,775.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,775.71/332.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.15

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