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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.04, 449.97 and 243.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.04, 449.97 and 243.01 is: 335.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.04 : 449.97 = 243.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.04/449.97 = 243.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.04x = 449.97 × 243.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.04x = 109,347.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,347.21/326.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.38

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