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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.16, 459.34 and 270.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.16, 459.34 and 270.76 is: 373.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.16 : 459.34 = 270.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.16/459.34 = 270.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.16x = 459.34 × 270.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.16x = 124,370.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,370.90/333.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.31

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