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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.41, 458.70 and 185.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.41, 458.70 and 185.04 is: 255.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.41 : 458.70 = 185.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.41/458.70 = 185.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.41x = 458.70 × 185.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.41x = 84,877.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,877.85/332.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.34

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