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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.22, 446.38 and 267.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.22, 446.38 and 267.40 is: 369.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.22 : 446.38 = 267.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.22/446.38 = 267.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.22x = 446.38 × 267.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.22x = 119,361.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,361.90/323.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.29

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