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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.91, 459.35 and 185.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.91, 459.35 and 185.54 is: 256.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.91 : 459.35 = 185.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.91/459.35 = 185.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.91x = 459.35 × 185.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.91x = 85,227.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,227.80/332.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.01

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