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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.32, 458.44 and 267.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.32, 458.44 and 267.72 is: 368.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.32 : 458.44 = 267.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.32/458.44 = 267.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.32x = 458.44 × 267.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.32x = 122,733.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,733.56/333.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.22

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