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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.80, 444.78 and 267.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.80, 444.78 and 267.24 is: 368.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.80 : 444.78 = 267.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.80/444.78 = 267.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.80x = 444.78 × 267.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.80x = 118,863.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,863.01/322.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.22

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