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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.40, 446.68 and 266.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.40, 446.68 and 266.08 is: 366.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.40 : 446.68 = 266.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.40/446.68 = 266.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.40x = 446.68 × 266.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.40x = 118,852.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,852.61/324.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.38

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