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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.12, 449.90 and 243.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.12, 449.90 and 243.23 is: 335.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.12 : 449.90 = 243.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.12/449.90 = 243.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.12x = 449.90 × 243.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.12x = 109,425.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,425.71/326.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.54

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