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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.50, 460.22 and 186.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.50, 460.22 and 186.12 is: 256.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.50 : 460.22 = 186.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.50/460.22 = 186.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.50x = 460.22 × 186.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.50x = 85,655.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,655.22/333.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.84

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