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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.65, 453.36 and 266.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.65, 453.36 and 266.55 is: 367.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.65 : 453.36 = 266.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.65/453.36 = 266.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.65x = 453.36 × 266.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.65x = 120,843.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,843.11/328.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.70

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