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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.30, 459.97 and 185.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.30, 459.97 and 185.95 is: 256.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.30 : 459.97 = 185.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.30/459.97 = 185.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.30x = 459.97 × 185.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.30x = 85,531.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,531.42/333.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.62

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