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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.64, 459.02 and 185.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.64, 459.02 and 185.28 is: 255.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.64 : 459.02 = 185.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.64/459.02 = 185.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.64x = 459.02 × 185.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.64x = 85,046.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,046.30/332.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.67

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