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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.64, 458.88 and 270.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.64, 458.88 and 270.24 is: 372.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.64 : 458.88 = 270.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.64/458.88 = 270.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.64x = 458.88 × 270.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.64x = 124,007.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,007.73/332.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.80

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