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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.45, 461.53 and 185.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.45, 461.53 and 185.07 is: 255.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.45 : 461.53 = 185.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.45/461.53 = 185.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.45x = 461.53 × 185.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.45x = 85,412.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,412.12/334.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.38

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