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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.76, 444.65 and 267.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.76, 444.65 and 267.32 is: 368.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.76 : 444.65 = 267.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.76/444.65 = 267.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.76x = 444.65 × 267.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.76x = 118,863.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,863.84/322.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.27

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