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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.44, 458.74 and 185.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.44, 458.74 and 185.08 is: 255.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.44 : 458.74 = 185.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.44/458.74 = 185.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.44x = 458.74 × 185.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.44x = 84,903.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,903.60/332.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.40

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