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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.10, 449.36 and 267.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.10, 449.36 and 267.78 is: 368.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.10 : 449.36 = 267.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.10/449.36 = 267.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.10x = 449.36 × 267.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.10x = 120,328.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,328.28/326.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.99

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