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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.22, 459.84 and 185.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.22, 459.84 and 185.84 is: 256.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.22 : 459.84 = 185.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.22/459.84 = 185.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.22x = 459.84 × 185.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.22x = 85,456.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,456.67/333.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.46

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