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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.20, 458.10 and 270.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.20, 458.10 and 270.28 is: 372.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.20 : 458.10 = 270.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.20/458.10 = 270.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.20x = 458.10 × 270.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.20x = 123,815.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,815.27/332.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.71

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