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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.16, 450.36 and 201.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.16, 450.36 and 201.96 is: 278.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.16 : 450.36 = 201.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.16/450.36 = 201.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.16x = 450.36 × 201.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.16x = 90,954.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,954.71/326.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.87

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