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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.24, 458.08 and 266.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.24, 458.08 and 266.64 is: 367.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.24 : 458.08 = 266.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.24/458.08 = 266.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.24x = 458.08 × 266.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.24x = 122,142.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,142.45/332.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.63

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