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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.66, 450.63 and 268.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.66, 450.63 and 268.20 is: 368.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.66 : 450.63 = 268.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.66/450.63 = 268.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.66x = 450.63 × 268.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.66x = 120,858.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,858.97/327.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.85

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