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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.60, 458.70 and 267.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.60, 458.70 and 267.08 is: 368.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.60 : 458.70 = 267.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.60/458.70 = 267.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.60x = 458.70 × 267.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.60x = 122,509.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,509.60/332.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.34

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