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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.90, 453.33 and 266.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.90, 453.33 and 266.50 is: 367.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.90 : 453.33 = 266.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.90/453.33 = 266.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.90x = 453.33 × 266.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.90x = 120,812.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,812.45/328.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.32

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