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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.88, 443.22 and 268.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.88, 443.22 and 268.79 is: 371.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.88 : 443.22 = 268.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.88/443.22 = 268.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.88x = 443.22 × 268.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.88x = 119,130.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,130.89/320.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.26

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