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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.96, 459.47 and 185.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.96, 459.47 and 185.60 is: 256.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.96 : 459.47 = 185.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.96/459.47 = 185.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.96x = 459.47 × 185.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.96x = 85,277.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,277.63/332.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.12

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