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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.42, 460.11 and 184.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.42, 460.11 and 184.04 is: 253.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.42 : 460.11 = 184.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.42/460.11 = 184.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.42x = 460.11 × 184.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.42x = 84,678.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,678.64/333.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.97

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