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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.03, 449.93 and 247.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.03, 449.93 and 247.21 is: 341.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.03 : 449.93 = 247.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.03/449.93 = 247.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.03x = 449.93 × 247.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.03x = 111,226.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,226.69/326.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.16

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