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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.98, 459.53 and 185.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.98, 459.53 and 185.65 is: 256.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.98 : 459.53 = 185.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.98/459.53 = 185.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.98x = 459.53 × 185.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.98x = 85,311.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,311.74/332.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.21

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