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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.47, 458.77 and 185.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.47, 458.77 and 185.10 is: 255.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.47 : 458.77 = 185.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.47/458.77 = 185.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.47x = 458.77 × 185.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.47x = 84,918.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,918.33/332.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.42

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