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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.40, 446.94 and 265.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.40, 446.94 and 265.08 is: 366.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.40 : 446.94 = 265.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.40/446.94 = 265.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.40x = 446.94 × 265.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.40x = 118,474.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,474.86/323.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.34

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