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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.89, 459.16 and 270.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.89, 459.16 and 270.72 is: 373.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.89 : 459.16 = 270.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.89/459.16 = 270.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.89x = 459.16 × 270.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.89x = 124,303.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,303.12/332.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.41

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