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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.40, 449.44 and 268.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.40, 449.44 and 268.08 is: 369.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.40 : 449.44 = 268.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.40/449.44 = 268.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.40x = 449.44 × 268.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.40x = 120,485.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,485.88/326.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.14

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