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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.14, 449.76 and 243.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.14, 449.76 and 243.16 is: 335.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.14 : 449.76 = 243.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.14/449.76 = 243.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.14x = 449.76 × 243.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.14x = 109,363.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,363.64/326.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.33

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