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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.66, 459.01 and 185.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.66, 459.01 and 185.29 is: 255.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.66 : 459.01 = 185.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.66/459.01 = 185.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.66x = 459.01 × 185.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.66x = 85,049.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,049.96/332.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.67

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