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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.76, 459.06 and 268.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.76, 459.06 and 268.12 is: 368.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.76 : 459.06 = 268.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.76/459.06 = 268.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.76x = 459.06 × 268.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.76x = 123,083.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,083.17/333.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.78

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