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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.18, 450.14 and 243.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.18, 450.14 and 243.56 is: 336.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.18 : 450.14 = 243.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.18/450.14 = 243.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.18x = 450.14 × 243.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.18x = 109,632.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,632.63/326.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.12

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