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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.42, 458.78 and 185.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.42, 458.78 and 185.04 is: 255.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.42 : 458.78 = 185.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.42/458.78 = 185.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.42x = 458.78 × 185.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.42x = 84,891.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,891.73/332.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.38

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