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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.24, 446.45 and 268.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.24, 446.45 and 268.70 is: 371.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.24 : 446.45 = 268.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.24/446.45 = 268.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.24x = 446.45 × 268.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.24x = 119,957.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,957.54/323.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.12

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