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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.67, 459.09 and 185.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.67, 459.09 and 185.32 is: 255.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.67 : 459.09 = 185.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.67/459.09 = 185.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.67x = 459.09 × 185.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.67x = 85,077.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,077.41/332.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.74

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