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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.94, 459.07 and 270.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.94, 459.07 and 270.68 is: 373.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.94 : 459.07 = 270.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.94/459.07 = 270.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.94x = 459.07 × 270.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.94x = 124,258.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,258.10/332.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.21

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