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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.53, 444.33 and 264.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.53, 444.33 and 264.21 is: 363.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.53 : 444.33 = 264.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.53/444.33 = 264.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.53x = 444.33 × 264.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.53x = 117,396.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,396.43/322.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.99

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