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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.12, 450.14 and 237.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.12, 450.14 and 237.65 is: 328.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.12 : 450.14 = 237.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.12/450.14 = 237.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.12x = 450.14 × 237.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.12x = 106,972.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,972.33/326.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.02

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