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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.02, 449.04 and 238.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.02, 449.04 and 238.54 is: 328.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.02 : 449.04 = 238.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.02/449.04 = 238.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.02x = 449.04 × 238.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.02x = 107,114.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,114.00/326.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.55

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