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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326, 450.02 and 248.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326, 450.02 and 248.52 is: 343.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326 : 450.02 = 248.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326/450.02 = 248.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326x = 450.02 × 248.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326x = 111,838.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,838.97/326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.06

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