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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326, 449.26 and 209.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326, 449.26 and 209.36 is: 288.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326 : 449.26 = 209.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326/449.26 = 209.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326x = 449.26 × 209.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326x = 94,057.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,057.07/326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.52

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