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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.16, 450.50 and 237.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.16, 450.50 and 237.50 is: 328.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.16 : 450.50 = 237.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.16/450.50 = 237.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.16x = 450.50 × 237.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.16x = 106,992.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,992.00/326.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.04

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