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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.64, 458.48 and 267.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.64, 458.48 and 267.36 is: 368.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.64 : 458.48 = 267.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.64/458.48 = 267.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.64x = 458.48 × 267.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.64x = 122,579.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,579.21/332.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.50

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