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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.96, 459.43 and 185.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.96, 459.43 and 185.57 is: 256.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.96 : 459.43 = 185.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.96/459.43 = 185.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.96x = 459.43 × 185.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.96x = 85,253.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,253.66/332.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.05

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