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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.86, 446.41 and 265.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.86, 446.41 and 265.09 is: 365.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.86 : 446.41 = 265.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.86/446.41 = 265.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.86x = 446.41 × 265.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.86x = 118,338.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,338.83/323.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.40

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