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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.02, 458.42 and 265.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.02, 458.42 and 265.90 is: 367.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.02 : 458.42 = 265.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.02/458.42 = 265.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.02x = 458.42 × 265.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.02x = 121,893.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,893.88/332.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.13

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