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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.58, 460.32 and 186.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.58, 460.32 and 186.22 is: 256.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.58 : 460.32 = 186.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.58/460.32 = 186.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.58x = 460.32 × 186.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.58x = 85,720.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,720.79/333.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.97

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