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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.24, 455.34 and 267.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.24, 455.34 and 267.87 is: 369.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.24 : 455.34 = 267.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.24/455.34 = 267.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.24x = 455.34 × 267.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.24x = 121,973.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,973.73/330.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.35

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