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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.16, 448.60 and 266.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.16, 448.60 and 266.72 is: 366.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.16 : 448.60 = 266.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.16/448.60 = 266.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.16x = 448.60 × 266.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.16x = 119,650.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,650.59/326.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.85

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