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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.14, 453.98 and 266.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.14, 453.98 and 266.97 is: 368.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.14 : 453.98 = 266.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.14/453.98 = 266.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.14x = 453.98 × 266.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.14x = 121,199.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,199.71/329.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.23

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