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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.46, 458.80 and 185.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.46, 458.80 and 185.09 is: 255.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.46 : 458.80 = 185.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.46/458.80 = 185.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.46x = 458.80 × 185.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.46x = 84,919.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,919.98/332.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.43

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