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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.37, 458.46 and 267.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.37, 458.46 and 267.03 is: 368.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.37 : 458.46 = 267.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.37/458.46 = 267.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.37x = 458.46 × 267.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.37x = 122,422.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,422.57/332.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.33

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