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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.32, 458.56 and 184.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.32, 458.56 and 184.92 is: 255.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.32 : 458.56 = 184.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.32/458.56 = 184.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.32x = 458.56 × 184.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.32x = 84,796.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,796.92/332.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.17

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