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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.80, 459.27 and 183.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.80, 459.27 and 183.44 is: 253.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.80 : 459.27 = 183.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.80/459.27 = 183.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.80x = 459.27 × 183.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.80x = 84,245.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,245.28/332.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.14

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