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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.35, 458.64 and 184.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.35, 458.64 and 184.97 is: 255.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.35 : 458.64 = 184.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.35/458.64 = 184.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.35x = 458.64 × 184.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.35x = 84,835.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,835.79/332.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.26

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