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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.67, 449.82 and 266.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.67, 449.82 and 266.81 is: 368.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.67 : 449.82 = 266.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.67/449.82 = 266.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.67x = 449.82 × 266.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.67x = 120,014.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,014.23/325.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.52

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