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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.28, 458.51 and 182.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.28, 458.51 and 182.88 is: 252.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.28 : 458.51 = 182.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.28/458.51 = 182.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.28x = 458.51 × 182.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.28x = 83,852.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,852.77/332.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.36

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