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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.56, 460.33 and 186.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.56, 460.33 and 186.24 is: 257.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.56 : 460.33 = 186.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.56/460.33 = 186.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.56x = 460.33 × 186.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.56x = 85,731.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,731.39/333.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.02

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