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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.12, 459.74 and 185.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.12, 459.74 and 185.74 is: 256.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.12 : 459.74 = 185.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.12/459.74 = 185.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.12x = 459.74 × 185.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.12x = 85,388.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,388.88/333.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.33

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