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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.04, 459.62 and 185.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.04, 459.62 and 185.71 is: 256.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.04 : 459.62 = 185.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.04/459.62 = 185.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.04x = 459.62 × 185.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.04x = 85,356.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,356.03/333.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.29

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