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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.90, 459.38 and 185.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.90, 459.38 and 185.50 is: 255.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.90 : 459.38 = 185.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.90/459.38 = 185.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.90x = 459.38 × 185.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.90x = 85,215.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,215.33/332.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.98

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