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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.79, 459.23 and 185.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.79, 459.23 and 185.42 is: 255.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.79 : 459.23 = 185.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.79/459.23 = 185.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.79x = 459.23 × 185.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.79x = 85,147.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,147.20/332.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.86

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