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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.63, 458.56 and 267.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.63, 458.56 and 267.02 is: 368.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.63 : 458.56 = 267.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.63/458.56 = 267.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.63x = 458.56 × 267.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.63x = 122,444.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,444.69/332.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.11

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