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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.10, 450.08 and 201.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.10, 450.08 and 201.81 is: 278.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.10 : 450.08 = 201.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.10/450.08 = 201.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.10x = 450.08 × 201.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.10x = 90,830.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,830.74/326.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.54

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