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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.23, 459.83 and 185.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.23, 459.83 and 185.86 is: 256.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.23 : 459.83 = 185.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.23/459.83 = 185.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.23x = 459.83 × 185.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.23x = 85,464.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,464.00/333.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.47

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