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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326, 450.44 and 256

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326, 450.44 and 256 is: 353.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326 : 450.44 = 256 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326/450.44 = 256/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326x = 450.44 × 256
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326x = 115,312.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,312.64/326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.72

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