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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.39, 458.68 and 185.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.39, 458.68 and 185.02 is: 255.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.39 : 458.68 = 185.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.39/458.68 = 185.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.39x = 458.68 × 185.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.39x = 84,863.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,863.71/332.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.32

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