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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.73, 459.23 and 185.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.73, 459.23 and 185.38 is: 255.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.73 : 459.23 = 185.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.73/459.23 = 185.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.73x = 459.23 × 185.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.73x = 85,132.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,132.06/332.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.86

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