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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.65, 458.88 and 270.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.65, 458.88 and 270.55 is: 373.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.65 : 458.88 = 270.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.65/458.88 = 270.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.65x = 458.88 × 270.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.65x = 124,149.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,149.98/332.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.22

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