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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.02, 449.84 and 297.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.02, 449.84 and 297.32 is: 410.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.02 : 449.84 = 297.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.02/449.84 = 297.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.02x = 449.84 × 297.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.02x = 133,746.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,746.43/326.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.24

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