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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.96, 453.44 and 267.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.96, 453.44 and 267.66 is: 367.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.96 : 453.44 = 267.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.96/453.44 = 267.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.96x = 453.44 × 267.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.96x = 121,368.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,368.42/329.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.82

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