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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.67, 460.44 and 184.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.67, 460.44 and 184.29 is: 254.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.67 : 460.44 = 184.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.67/460.44 = 184.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.67x = 460.44 × 184.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.67x = 84,852.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,852.76/333.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.30

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