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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.33, 460.44 and 268.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.33, 460.44 and 268.08 is: 370.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.33 : 460.44 = 268.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.33/460.44 = 268.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.33x = 460.44 × 268.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.33x = 123,434.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,434.76/333.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.31

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