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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.54, 459.36 and 267.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.54, 459.36 and 267.84 is: 368.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.54 : 459.36 = 267.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.54/459.36 = 267.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.54x = 459.36 × 267.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.54x = 123,034.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,034.98/333.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.88

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