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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.93, 459.41 and 185.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.93, 459.41 and 185.55 is: 256.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.93 : 459.41 = 185.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.93/459.41 = 185.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.93x = 459.41 × 185.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.93x = 85,242.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,242.60/332.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.04

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