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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.02, 458.03 and 267.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.02, 458.03 and 267.38 is: 367.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.02 : 458.03 = 267.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.02/458.03 = 267.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.02x = 458.03 × 267.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.02x = 122,464.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,464.43/333.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.74

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