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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.72, 448.22 and 267.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.72, 448.22 and 267.12 is: 368.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.72 : 448.22 = 267.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.72/448.22 = 267.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.72x = 448.22 × 267.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.72x = 119,728.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,728.53/324.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.71

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