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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.72, 446.84 and 266.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.72, 446.84 and 266.12 is: 367.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.72 : 446.84 = 266.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.72/446.84 = 266.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.72x = 446.84 × 266.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.72x = 118,913.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,913.06/323.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.33

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