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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.61, 460.37 and 186.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.61, 460.37 and 186.23 is: 257.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.61 : 460.37 = 186.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.61/460.37 = 186.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.61x = 460.37 × 186.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.61x = 85,736.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,736.32/333.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.00

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