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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.79, 452.79 and 266.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.79, 452.79 and 266.22 is: 366.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.79 : 452.79 = 266.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.79/452.79 = 266.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.79x = 452.79 × 266.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.79x = 120,541.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,541.75/328.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.62

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