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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.55, 498.96 and 267.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.55, 498.96 and 267.48 is: 401.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.55 : 498.96 = 267.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.55/498.96 = 267.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.55x = 498.96 × 267.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.55x = 133,461.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,461.82/332.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.33

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