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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.49, 458.81 and 185.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.49, 458.81 and 185.11 is: 255.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.49 : 458.81 = 185.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.49/458.81 = 185.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.49x = 458.81 × 185.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.49x = 84,927.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,927.10/332.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.43

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