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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.33, 461.38 and 184.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.33, 461.38 and 184.95 is: 255.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.33 : 461.38 = 184.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.33/461.38 = 184.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.33x = 461.38 × 184.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.33x = 85,332.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,332.23/334.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.23

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