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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.09, 451.83 and 319.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.09, 451.83 and 319.18 is: 442.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.09 : 451.83 = 319.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.09/451.83 = 319.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.09x = 451.83 × 319.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.09x = 144,215.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,215.10/326.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.26

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