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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.86, 460.80 and 267.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.86, 460.80 and 267.90 is: 368.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.86 : 460.80 = 267.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.86/460.80 = 267.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.86x = 460.80 × 267.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.86x = 123,448.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,448.32/334.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.66

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