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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.20, 453.27 and 266.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.20, 453.27 and 266.69 is: 368.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.20 : 453.27 = 266.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.20/453.27 = 266.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.20x = 453.27 × 266.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.20x = 120,883.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,883.96/328.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.32

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