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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.29, 459.98 and 185.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.29, 459.98 and 185.96 is: 256.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.29 : 459.98 = 185.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.29/459.98 = 185.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.29x = 459.98 × 185.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.29x = 85,534.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,534.65/333.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.64

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