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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.14, 443.70 and 266.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.14, 443.70 and 266.70 is: 367.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.14 : 443.70 = 266.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.14/443.70 = 266.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.14x = 443.70 × 266.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.14x = 118,334.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,334.79/322.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.34

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