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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.76, 459.20 and 185.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.76, 459.20 and 185.38 is: 255.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.76 : 459.20 = 185.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.76/459.20 = 185.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.76x = 459.20 × 185.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.76x = 85,125.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,125.57/332.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.82

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