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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.22, 447.76 and 268.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.22, 447.76 and 268.40 is: 370.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.22 : 447.76 = 268.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.22/447.76 = 268.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.22x = 447.76 × 268.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.22x = 120,178.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,178.78/324.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.67

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