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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.34, 460.01 and 185.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.34, 460.01 and 185.98 is: 256.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.34 : 460.01 = 185.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.34/460.01 = 185.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.34x = 460.01 × 185.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.34x = 85,552.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,552.66/333.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.65

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