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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.20, 459.78 and 185.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.20, 459.78 and 185.80 is: 256.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.20 : 459.78 = 185.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.20/459.78 = 185.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.20x = 459.78 × 185.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.20x = 85,427.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,427.12/333.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.38

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