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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.15, 459.76 and 185.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.15, 459.76 and 185.78 is: 256.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.15 : 459.76 = 185.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.15/459.76 = 185.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.15x = 459.76 × 185.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.15x = 85,414.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,414.21/333.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.38

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