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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.40, 458.71 and 185.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.40, 458.71 and 185.04 is: 255.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.40 : 458.71 = 185.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.40/458.71 = 185.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.40x = 458.71 × 185.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.40x = 84,879.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,879.70/332.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.35

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