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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.31, 459.98 and 183.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.31, 459.98 and 183.94 is: 253.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.31 : 459.98 = 183.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.31/459.98 = 183.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.31x = 459.98 × 183.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.31x = 84,608.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,608.72/333.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.84

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