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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.37, 459.84 and 268.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.37, 459.84 and 268.03 is: 369.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.37 : 459.84 = 268.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.37/459.84 = 268.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.37x = 459.84 × 268.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.37x = 123,250.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,250.92/333.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.71

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