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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.44, 496.96 and 268.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.44, 496.96 and 268.16 is: 399.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.44 : 496.96 = 268.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.44/496.96 = 268.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.44x = 496.96 × 268.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.44x = 133,264.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,264.79/333.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.67

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