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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.24, 453.23 and 265.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.24, 453.23 and 265.87 is: 367.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.24 : 453.23 = 265.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.24/453.23 = 265.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.24x = 453.23 × 265.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.24x = 120,500.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,500.26/328.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.11

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