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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.30, 461.33 and 184.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.30, 461.33 and 184.93 is: 255.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.30 : 461.33 = 184.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.30/461.33 = 184.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.30x = 461.33 × 184.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.30x = 85,312.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,312.83/334.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.20

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