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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.08, 460.29 and 267.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.08, 460.29 and 267.47 is: 369.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.08 : 460.29 = 267.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.08/460.29 = 267.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.08x = 460.29 × 267.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.08x = 123,113.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,113.77/333.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.62

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