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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.28, 459 and 266.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.28, 459 and 266.70 is: 368.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.28 : 459 = 266.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.28/459 = 266.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.28x = 459 × 266.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.28x = 122,415.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,415.30/332.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.41

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