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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.09, 450.14 and 201.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.09, 450.14 and 201.71 is: 278.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.09 : 450.14 = 201.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.09/450.14 = 201.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.09x = 450.14 × 201.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.09x = 90,794.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,794.48/326.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.44

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