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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.67, 450.32 and 268.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.67, 450.32 and 268.35 is: 369.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.67 : 450.32 = 268.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.67/450.32 = 268.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.67x = 450.32 × 268.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.67x = 120,842.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,842.03/326.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.92

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