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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.14, 450.23 and 208.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.14, 450.23 and 208.28 is: 287.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.14 : 450.23 = 208.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.14/450.23 = 208.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.14x = 450.23 × 208.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.14x = 93,770.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,770.61/326.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.52

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