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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.30, 458.58 and 184.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.30, 458.58 and 184.94 is: 255.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.30 : 458.58 = 184.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.30/458.58 = 184.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.30x = 458.58 × 184.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.30x = 84,809.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,809.79/332.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.22

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