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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.14, 449.18 and 302.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.14, 449.18 and 302.65 is: 416.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.14 : 449.18 = 302.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.14/449.18 = 302.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.14x = 449.18 × 302.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.14x = 135,942.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,942.83/326.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.83

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