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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.75, 459.17 and 185.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.75, 459.17 and 185.38 is: 255.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.75 : 459.17 = 185.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.75/459.17 = 185.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.75x = 459.17 × 185.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.75x = 85,120.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,120.93/332.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.81

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