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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.89, 446.58 and 264.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.89, 446.58 and 264.66 is: 364.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.89 : 446.58 = 264.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.89/446.58 = 264.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.89x = 446.58 × 264.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.89x = 118,191.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,191.86/323.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.91

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