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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.65, 460.41 and 184.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.65, 460.41 and 184.26 is: 254.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.65 : 460.41 = 184.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.65/460.41 = 184.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.65x = 460.41 × 184.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.65x = 84,835.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,835.15/333.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.27

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