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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326, 449.68 and 299.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326, 449.68 and 299.88 is: 413.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326 : 449.68 = 299.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326/449.68 = 299.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326x = 449.68 × 299.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326x = 134,850.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,850.04/326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.65

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