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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.92, 459.44 and 185.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.92, 459.44 and 185.58 is: 256.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.92 : 459.44 = 185.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.92/459.44 = 185.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.92x = 459.44 × 185.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.92x = 85,262.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,262.88/332.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.11

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