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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.43, 458.76 and 185.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.43, 458.76 and 185.07 is: 255.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.43 : 458.76 = 185.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.43/458.76 = 185.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.43x = 458.76 × 185.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.43x = 84,902.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,902.71/332.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.40

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