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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.31, 445.16 and 267.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.31, 445.16 and 267.64 is: 369.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.31 : 445.16 = 267.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.31/445.16 = 267.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.31x = 445.16 × 267.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.31x = 119,142.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,142.18/322.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.65

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