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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.15, 459.32 and 267.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.15, 459.32 and 267.54 is: 368.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.15 : 459.32 = 267.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.15/459.32 = 267.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.15x = 459.32 × 267.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.15x = 122,885.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,885.14/333.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.86

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