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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.92, 460.52 and 268.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.92, 460.52 and 268.40 is: 370.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.92 : 460.52 = 268.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.92/460.52 = 268.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.92x = 460.52 × 268.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.92x = 123,603.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,603.57/333.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.16

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