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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.10, 453.86 and 266.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.10, 453.86 and 266.56 is: 367.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.10 : 453.86 = 266.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.10/453.86 = 266.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.10x = 453.86 × 266.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.10x = 120,980.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,980.92/329.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.61

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