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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.86, 459.34 and 185.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.86, 459.34 and 185.50 is: 255.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.86 : 459.34 = 185.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.86/459.34 = 185.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.86x = 459.34 × 185.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.86x = 85,207.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,207.57/332.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.99

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