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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.08, 449.97 and 186.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.08, 449.97 and 186.22 is: 256.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.08 : 449.97 = 186.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.08/449.97 = 186.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.08x = 449.97 × 186.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.08x = 83,793.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,793.41/326.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.97

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