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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.00, 440.88 and 267.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.00, 440.88 and 267.26 is: 368.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.00 : 440.88 = 267.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.00/440.88 = 267.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.00x = 440.88 × 267.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.00x = 117,827.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,827.38/320.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.22

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