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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.02, 459.80 and 266.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.02, 459.80 and 266.90 is: 368.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.02 : 459.80 = 266.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.02/459.80 = 266.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.02x = 459.80 × 266.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.02x = 122,720.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,720.62/333.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.51

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