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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.02, 450.15 and 301.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.02, 450.15 and 301.45 is: 416.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.02 : 450.15 = 301.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.02/450.15 = 301.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.02x = 450.15 × 301.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.02x = 135,697.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,697.72/326.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.23

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