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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.07, 449.82 and 302.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.07, 449.82 and 302.85 is: 417.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.07 : 449.82 = 302.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.07/449.82 = 302.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.07x = 449.82 × 302.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.07x = 136,227.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,227.99/326.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.79

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