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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.46, 458.81 and 185.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.46, 458.81 and 185.14 is: 255.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.46 : 458.81 = 185.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.46/458.81 = 185.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.46x = 458.81 × 185.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.46x = 84,942.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,942.01/332.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.50

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