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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.38, 458.72 and 185.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.38, 458.72 and 185.05 is: 255.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.38 : 458.72 = 185.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.38/458.72 = 185.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.38x = 458.72 × 185.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.38x = 84,886.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,886.14/332.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.39

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