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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.52, 445.76 and 268.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.52, 445.76 and 268.16 is: 369.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.52 : 445.76 = 268.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.52/445.76 = 268.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.52x = 445.76 × 268.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.52x = 119,535.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,535.00/323.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.48

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