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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.66, 460.71 and 268.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.66, 460.71 and 268.47 is: 370.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.66 : 460.71 = 268.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.66/460.71 = 268.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.66x = 460.71 × 268.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.66x = 123,686.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,686.81/333.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.70

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