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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.76, 454.26 and 267.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.76, 454.26 and 267.42 is: 368.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.76 : 454.26 = 267.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.76/454.26 = 267.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.76x = 454.26 × 267.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.76x = 121,478.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,478.21/329.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.38

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