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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.90, 460.35 and 268.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.90, 460.35 and 268.29 is: 369.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.90 : 460.35 = 268.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.90/460.35 = 268.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.90x = 460.35 × 268.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.90x = 123,507.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,507.30/333.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.89

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