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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.71, 460.50 and 184.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.71, 460.50 and 184.33 is: 254.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.71 : 460.50 = 184.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.71/460.50 = 184.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.71x = 460.50 × 184.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.71x = 84,883.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,883.97/333.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.36

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