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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.55, 464.44 and 185.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.55, 464.44 and 185.14 is: 255.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.55 : 464.44 = 185.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.55/464.44 = 185.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.55x = 464.44 × 185.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.55x = 85,985.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,985.58/336.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.49

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