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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.12, 459.75 and 185.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.12, 459.75 and 185.77 is: 256.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.12 : 459.75 = 185.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.12/459.75 = 185.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.12x = 459.75 × 185.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.12x = 85,406.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,406.83/333.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.38

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