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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.16, 450.04 and 209.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.16, 450.04 and 209.68 is: 289.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.16 : 450.04 = 209.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.16/450.04 = 209.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.16x = 450.04 × 209.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.16x = 94,364.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,364.39/326.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.32

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