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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.67, 445.68 and 263.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.67, 445.68 and 263.81 is: 364.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.67 : 445.68 = 263.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.67/445.68 = 263.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.67x = 445.68 × 263.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.67x = 117,572.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,572.61/322.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.38

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