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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.96, 459.48 and 185.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.96, 459.48 and 185.59 is: 256.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.96 : 459.48 = 185.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.96/459.48 = 185.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.96x = 459.48 × 185.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.96x = 85,273.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,273.97/332.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.11

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