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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.55, 444.93 and 266.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.55, 444.93 and 266.96 is: 368.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.55 : 444.93 = 266.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.55/444.93 = 266.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.55x = 444.93 × 266.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.55x = 118,778.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,778.51/322.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.25

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