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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.89, 459.38 and 185.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.89, 459.38 and 185.51 is: 256.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.89 : 459.38 = 185.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.89/459.38 = 185.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.89x = 459.38 × 185.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.89x = 85,221.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,221.20/332.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.01

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