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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.07, 450.13 and 208.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.07, 450.13 and 208.21 is: 287.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.07 : 450.13 = 208.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.07/450.13 = 208.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.07x = 450.13 × 208.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.07x = 93,718.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,718.28/326.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.42

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