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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.08, 487.92 and 301.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.08, 487.92 and 301.84 is: 451.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.08 : 487.92 = 301.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.08/487.92 = 301.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.08x = 487.92 × 301.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.08x = 147,273.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,273.77/326.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.65

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