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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.45, 458.81 and 185.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.45, 458.81 and 185.10 is: 255.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.45 : 458.81 = 185.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.45/458.81 = 185.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.45x = 458.81 × 185.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.45x = 84,925.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,925.47/332.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.45

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