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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.03, 450.19 and 238.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.03, 450.19 and 238.01 is: 328.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.03 : 450.19 = 238.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.03/450.19 = 238.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.03x = 450.19 × 238.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.03x = 107,147.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,147.77/326.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.65

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