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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.06, 459.63 and 185.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.06, 459.63 and 185.70 is: 256.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.06 : 459.63 = 185.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.06/459.63 = 185.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.06x = 459.63 × 185.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.06x = 85,353.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,353.29/333.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.27

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