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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.57, 458.73 and 267.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.57, 458.73 and 267.23 is: 368.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.57 : 458.73 = 267.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.57/458.73 = 267.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.57x = 458.73 × 267.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.57x = 122,586.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,586.42/332.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.60

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