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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.17, 449.85 and 256.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.17, 449.85 and 256.15 is: 353.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.17 : 449.85 = 256.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.17/449.85 = 256.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.17x = 449.85 × 256.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.17x = 115,229.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,229.08/326.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.28

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