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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.18, 449.94 and 243.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.18, 449.94 and 243.32 is: 335.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.18 : 449.94 = 243.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.18/449.94 = 243.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.18x = 449.94 × 243.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.18x = 109,479.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,479.40/326.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.64

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