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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.05, 450.23 and 302.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.05, 450.23 and 302.51 is: 417.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.05 : 450.23 = 302.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.05/450.23 = 302.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.05x = 450.23 × 302.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.05x = 136,198.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,198.69/326.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.73

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